Distinguished Alumni Award
This alum:
- has made a significant contribution in his or her field of endeavor and is recognized by associates for outstanding achievement
- manifests a Christian commitment
- reflects honor on Calvin University
- attended Calvin University more than 10 years ago
- is not currently employed by Calvin University or Calvin Theological Seminary
2023
Betsy Devos '79 and Janne Ritskes '80
2022
George Comer ’68 and Chris Holstege ’88
2021
Rodney Ludema ’83 and Elbert van Donkersgoed ’67
2019
Marilee Bylsma ’75 and Robert Ottenhoff ’70
2018
K. Tony Namkung ’67 and Dennis ’58 and Jeni Plooy Hoekstra ’57
2017
J. Todd Hoeksema ’78 and Willie J. Jennings ’84
2016
Peter J. Kreeft ’59 and Margaret Njuguna ’94
2015
Kim M. Olthoff ’82 and Steven T. Wiersma ’83
2014
Silas Cheuk ’62 and Michael J. Mantel ’83
2013
James C. Vander Kam ’68, Kathleen S. Bosscher ’68, Michael J. ’76, and Ardith J. Engbers Meekhof ’76
2012
John D. Booy ’74 and Ilga B. Svechs ’58
2011
Mary A. Vermeer Andringa ’72 and Robert E. Rooy ’70
2010
Edward T. Begay ’60, Anna Belle Engbers ’58, Jacqueline A. Greenman ’58, and Marjorie A. Van Kooten ’58
2009
Sidney J. Jansma, Jr. ’65 and Bastian Vanderzalm ’69
2008
David J. ’66 and Janice E. Entingh Dykgraaf ’66; Fritz M. Rottman ’59
2007
William J. Garvelink ’71 and Joel D. Holtrop ’74
2006
Gerald S. Gabrielse ’73 and Charles P. Spoelhof ’51
2005
Edwin J. ’68 and Carol J. Yonkers Bos ’68, Richard “Dick” J. Katte ’58
2004
James R. Gage ’60 and Lois Ackerman Raap ’68
2003
Robert P. Swierenga ’57 and Paul A. Vanden Bout ’61
2002
Jack Kuipers ’42 and John ’47 and Juliana Flietstra Steensma ’45
2001
Herman Keizer, Jr. ’65 and Jacquelyn R. Mabin Nickerson ’55
2000
James K. Haveman, Jr. ’66 and Elmer C. Yazzie ’76
1999
F. Stuart Kingma ’61 and Jonathan C. Bradford ’72
1998
Calvin B. De Witt ’57 and Anthony P. Van Zanten ’61
1997
Harlan D. Kredit ’61 and Harry S. Stout ’69
1996
Vernon J. Ehlers ’55 and Calvin G. Seerveld ’52
1995
Stephen P. Beals ’73 and Trena Korfker Haan ’34
1994
Thomas R. De Meester ’59 and John H. Kromminga ’39
1993
Milton H. Kuyers ’56 and Gary D. Vander Ark ’58
1992
Donald W. Mulder ’40 and Nicholas P. Wolterstorff ’53
1991
Johanna Boomsma ’48 and Edsko Hekman ’35
1990
P. Dean Bok ’60 and Robert W. Poel ’57
1989
Robert J. Daverman ’63 and Kenneth L. Ryskamp ’55
1988
Austin Lamberts ’36 and Nella Louws Snapper ’44
1987
Geraldine Vanden Berg ’53, Herbert Van Denend ’43, Stanley J. ’57, and Barbara A. Osterman Vander Klay ’60
1986
Bastian Kruithof ’27 and Alvin C. Plantinga ’54
1985
Alexander J. Dragt ’58 and Lewis B. Smedes ’45
1984
William Frankena ’30 and Leonard Verduin ’26
1983
Jacob D. Eppinga ’39 and Florence G. Kuipers ’42
1982
Richard M. DeVos ’47, William T. ’28 and Marianne Vos Radius ’28
1981
Bernard J. Haan ’39 and Ralph Heynen ’30
1980
Dale S. De Haan ’55 and Marian Schoolland ’34
1979
William Spoelhof ’31 and Cornelius Van Til ’22
1978
Peter A. Boelens ’57 and Dena J. Korfker ’43
1977
Henry J. Stob ’32 and Jay Van Andel ’46
1976
Lawrence Den Besten ’52 and Corrine E. Kass ’50
1975
Meindert De Jong ’28 and John R. Huizenga ’44
1974
Ralph Blocksma ’36 and Joseph T. Daverman ’34
1973
Oets K. Bouwsma ’19 and Theodore Kreps ’17
1972
Stuart Bergsma ’23 and John Feikens ’40
1971
Harry R. Boer ’38 and J. Herman Fles ’35
1970
James B. Wyngaarden ’43
1969
Roger W. Heyns ’40
1968
James Beré ’42
1967
William Harry Jellema ’14 and Gordon J. Van Wylen ’42
1966
Garrett Heyns ’11 and Amry Vandenbosch ’17