Grand Awards

Spartans work every day to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges. Each year, we honor Spartans who embody excellence and elevate the prestige of Michigan State University with an award. These awards are among the highest distinctions MSU bestows upon its alums.

 

Oct. 23

2025 Induction Event

698

Awardees Since 1946

5

Award Categories

2025 Recipients

Darius Adamczyk

  • Distinguished Alumni Award
  • B.S., College of Engineering, 1988 

Nancy Branstetter

  • Distinguished Alumni Award
  • B.A., College of Communication Arts and Sciences, 1972; M.A., College of Communication Arts and Sciences, 1979

Dean Fealk

  • Distinguished Alumni Award
  • B.A., College of Social Science, 1994

Linda Hubbard

  • Distinguished Alumni Award
  • B.A., Eli Broad College of Business, 1982

Todd Penegor 

  • Distinguished Alumni Award
  • B.A., Eli Broad College of Business, 1987; M.B.A., Eli Broad College of Business, 1989

Essence Wilson

  • Alumni Service Award
  • M.A., Eli Broad College of Business, 2015 

Rex and Sue Smith

  • Alumni Service Award
  • Rex: B.A., College of Social Science, 1978; M.A. College of Education, 1980
  • Sue: B.A., College of Social Science, 1979; M.L.I.R., College of Social Science, 1981

Jeremy Orr

  • Young Alumni Award
  • B.S., College of Social Science, 2009; M.S., College of Social Science, 2012; J.D. and M.J., College of Law, 2016

Lucas VanEtten

  • Young Alumni Award
  • B.S., College of Education and Honors College, 2006

Mike and Mary Lamach

  • Philanthropist Award
  • Mike: B.S., College of Engineering, 1985
  • Mary: B.S., College of Education, 1986