2024 Alumni Awards

October 2, 2024

Each year Grand View University recognizes alumni and friends who personify the University's mission of commitment to develop the whole person – mind, body and spirit – and to prepare students for successful careers and responsible citizenship both in their communities and in a diverse and changing world. The 2024 alumni award winners will be recognized at the annual 1896 dinner held during Homecoming.

This year's winners include:

Distinguished Alumni Award – Harry Shipley ’93

The Distinguished Alumni Award is presented to Grand View alumni who have performed in an outstanding manner in their professions and civic activities and who are recognized by their peers as leaders. In addition, Distinguished Alumni exhibit qualities of character and spirit that fulfill the mission of Grand View University.

Danish Heritage Preservation Award – Bruce Bro, president of the National Foundation for Danish America

The Danish Heritage Preservation Award was initiated in 1996. This prestigious award honors Grand View alumni and friends who have made a significant contribution to preserving Danish Heritage for generations to come. Grand View’s core values emerge from our Lutheran heritage and our Danish roots. These bedrock values shape academic life, student life, and faith life at Grand View. Informed by its Danish Lutheran heritage, Grand View is a School for Life.

10 Under 10 Alumni Awards

Brittany Carlson BS ’18, MSAT ’21
Sarah (Roemer ’19) Engquist
Zack Hollier ’15
Senaila (Sabic ’15) Lowman
Val Veiock BS ’15, MS ’17
Regan (Grossnickle ’16) Doely
Bethany (Wilcox ’15) Fast
Alex Krumm MS ’17
Gustavo Martinez ’15
Brandon Wright ’15

The 10 Under 10 Alumni Award is presented to 10 Grand View alumni who have not yet celebrated 10 years since graduating from Grand View. Each is making a significant impact in their profession and/or community since graduation.

Visit the Alumni Awards page to see all winners from previous years.