Distinguished Alumni
At Northwest College, we are proud of every student. The Distinguished Alumni awards give us an opportunity to profile students who have gone on to “do well” in the world, and who have remembered Northwest College along the way.
Each year, Northwest College honors an alum who has demonstrated
Distinguished record of performance in their field of endeavor, and/or
Significant academic achievement at an accredited transfer institution(s), and/or
Outstanding service to and involvement in their community or NWC alumni affairs
Nominees for this honor must have attended NWC at least 15 years prior to the award (some exceptions) and be able to present at NWC Commencement Exercises to accept the award and speak to graduates.
If you know of a deserving alum and would like to nominate him or her, please fill out our Distinguished Alumni nomination form.
Previous Distinguished Alumni
2022
Sarah Anderson ['89], Ten Sleep, WY
2021
Curtis Clabaugh ['73], Cheyenne, WY
2020
Clay Cummins ['61], Billings, MT
2019
Cal Jacobs ['73], Rochelle, IL
2018
Casey Childs ['97], Pleasant Grove, UT
2017
Michael Lange ['02], Laramie, WY
2016
Naparat Kranrattanasuit ['04], Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
2015
Sharon Baruch-Mordo ['00], Fort Collins, CO
2014
Rebecca D. Fisher ['96], West Kingston, RI
2013
Burton J. Bradley ['90], Olympia, WA
2012
Sean Patrick Phelps PhD ['84], Auckland, New Zealand
2011
Samuel E. Inkumsah MD ['97], Oakdale, MN
2010
Carol L. Cheatham ['97], Kannapolis, NC
2009
Richard "Dick" Wilder ['47], Cody, WY
2008
Travis Graham ['94], Cody, WY
2007
Justin Mills ['95], Billings, MT
2006
Heather Johnson ['89], Denver, CO
2005
Duane Fish ['73], Powell, WY
2004
Michael Hinman ['72], Laramie, WY (AA)
Trist Curless ['91] Seattle, WA (PA)
2003
Fran Scranton ['70] Worland, WY (CS)
Mike Kopriva ['72] Powell, WY (PA)
Rani Scranton ['96] Medford, OR (AA)
2002
Tom Singer ['73] Billings, MT (CS)
Jim Christensen ['82] Westminster, CO (PA)
Anne M. Chapman ['93] Alexandria, VA (AA)
2001
Richard Krajczar ['64] Philippines (CS)
Takatomo Itoi ['91] Tokyo, Japan (PA)
Georgene Troseth ['91] Nashville, TN (AA)
2000
Andrew Hoffmann ['94], Salt Lake City, UT
Jason Hoffmann ['91], Powell, WY
Kenneth Hoffmann ['62], Powell, WY
1999
Shirley (Streeter) Buttenhoff ['69], Bend, OR (CS)
Peter Wegner ['88], Tijeras, NM (PA)
Dennis Fitzpatrick ['88], Browning, MT (AA)
1998
Robert Smith ['55], Powell, WY (PA)
Georgia Younglove ['88], Laramie, WY (AA)
1997
Kurt Hopkin ['70], Cody, WY (CS)
Clifford Moore ['58], Vashon, WA (PA)
Carole (Carrizales) Edwards ['75], Fort Collins, CO (AA)
1996
Linda (Yeager) Hamilton ['74], Hyattville, WY (CS)
Wayne R. Fagerberg ['64], Barrington, NH (PA)
Michael Yorgason ['87], Lebanon, NH (AA)
1995
Jim Linton ['75], Powell, WY (CS)
Curt Anderson ['72], Duluth, MN (PA)
Gabrielle (Buckingham) Vergara ['89], Greeley, CO (AA)
1994
Larry Earhart ['64], Powell, WY (CS)
Deb Greenough ['84], Red Lodge, MT (PA)
Dan Mortensen ['89], Manhattan, MT (PA)
Jeff Troxel ['80], Cody, WY (AA)
1993
Mads Cottrell ['54], Meeteetse, WY (CS)
Dave Skinner ['61], Powell, WY (PA)
Donelle (Premo) Airmet ['89], Pocatello, ID (AA)
1992
Jack Turnell ['67], Meeteetse, WY (CS)
Mike Brabec ['63], Ann Arbor, MI (PA)
Kaye (Beaver) Brabec ['63], Ann Arbor, MI (PA)
Loren Dalton ['85], Anaheim, CA (AA)
1991
James S. Allison ['68], Powell, WY (CS)
Jack Geisler ['61], Big Horn, WY (PA)
Mary Lou (Anderson) Hines ['79], Olathe, KS (AA)
1990
Alan C. Jones ['61], Powell, WY (CS)
Harry G. Hecht ['56], Brookings, SD (PA)
Vernon Ross ['83], Washington, D.C. (AA)
1989
Bob Kolb ['48], Powell, WY (CS)
Irene Ibarra ['72], Denver, CO (PA)
John Haberland ['81], Denver, CO (AA)
1988
Mark Robertson ['50], Cody, WY
1987
Teddy (Ley) Jones ['63], Powell, WY
1986
Bob Edgar ['61], Cody, WY
1985
Noel Wilkie ['50], Washington, D.C.
1984
Denny Smith ['64], Powell, WY
1983
Jack King ['48], Lander, WY
1982
Iris (McCoy) Miles ['51], New Caanan, CT