Homecoming 2008 Award Winners

During UA Homecoming on October 24-25, 2008, 30 individuals were recognized for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the University of Arizona, the Alumni Association, their communities and their professions. Please click on the names below to read the full citation describing why the award was given.

Bear Down Award

Jon Alquist, Michele Schulze and
Frank Soltys Jr.

Klindt Breckenridge
David D. Lee

Distinguished Citizen

J. Sarah Gonzales
Mary Hall
Alberto Piña Moore

Extraordinary Faculty Award

Kevin P. Boesen
Michael Mayersohn
Nancy Moran

Honorary Alumnus Award

James Christenson
Douglas Goodman
Albert L. Picchioni

Leo B. Hart Humanitarian Award

Gudrun Godare

Professional Achievement Award

Bruce Bethancourt
Melinda Waters Burke
Robert T. Dorr
Patricia Nez Henderson
Peggy MacMacken
Jeffrey Quintenz
Carroll Rinehart
Roxann Rokey

Public Service Award

Jennifer Burns
Governor Janet Napolitano
Jo Elizabeth “Joey” Ridenour

Sidney S. Woods Alumni Service Award

Franklin Shelton

UA College Alumni Council Award of Excellence

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Alumni Council

UA College Alumni Council Red and Blue Award

Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences Council of Alumni and Friends

For More Information

Penny Davis, Awards Coordinator
The University of Arizona Alumni Association
1111 North Cherry Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85721
520-626-3835
800-232-8278
davis@al.arizona.edu

Nancy Yaeli, Vice President
College and Community Relations
The University of Arizona Alumni Association
1111 North Cherry Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85721
520-621-9034
800-232-8278
yaeli@al.arizona.edu