President's Philanthropy Award Recipients
Below are the past recipients of the UNI Foundation's President's Philanthropy Awards.
Purple and Gold Award
This award is the most prestigious award for lifetime giving that the University of Northern Iowa Foundation bestows on behalf of the university. This award recognizes the extraordinary, long-time support of an individual or couple who have had a significant and inspiring impact on UNI. This award is designed to honor those who have provided long-term substantial and loyal philanthropic support that has transformed the university.
2024 Jon, ’71 & Sarah, ’70 Lancaster
2023 Stan & Rose Lorenz
2022 Patricia, ’86, & O. Jay Tomson
2021 Robert, ’53 & Carol, ’53 Deppe
2019 Dick, ’63 & Carol, ’65 Savage
2018 Sue E. Stedman, ’67
2017 Pauline Barrett
2016 Kathy, ’71 & Rex Eno
2014 Dale & Marilyn Howard
2012 Gary, ’62 & Myrna, ’63 Floyd
Faculty and Staff Award
This award recognizes an individual or couple currently employed by or retired from the University of Northern Iowa who has provided philanthropic support, dedicated long-term service and creative leadership to the university.
2024 Pat Geadelmann, ’70
2023 Joel & Linda Haack
2022 Gaylon Halverson, ’63
2021 Angeleita Floyd & Scott Cawelti, ’65, ’68
2019 Sally Frudden, ’55, ’72
2018 Stanley J. & Marcia C. Walljasper
2017 Don Erusha
2016 Marleta Matheson
2015 Bill Thrall
2014 Myra Boots
2013 Jackson Baty, ’68
2012 Wanda, ’52, ’66 & Carl, ’51, ’59 Wehner
Emerging Philanthropist Award
This award recognizes an individual or a couple, no older than 50 years of age, who have provided philanthropic support and creative leadership to the university.
2024 Curt, ’99, ’08 & Nikki, ’95, ’02 Hudnutt
2023 Kevin Zaugg, ’96
2022 Meg, ’97 & Scott, ’97 Sernett
2021 Jeff Scudder, ’03
2019 Sara Phillips, ’04
2018 Scott Soifer, ’03
2017 Brent Dahlstrom, ’07
2016 Debora Blume, ’94
2015 Michael Armbrecht, ’90
2014 Julie Wood Stoll, ’85
2013 David Martinson, ’89
2012 Michael, ’92 & Jacqueline, ’93 Mrosko
Corporation and Foundation Award
This award is presented to a corporation, foundation or organization that has demonstrated generosity to UNI through significant leadership giving, dedicated long-term service and assistance to UNI students and faculty through recruitment opportunities and/or programming support.
2024 Master Builders of Iowa
2023 The Bright Foundation
2022 United Fire Group
2021 Gallagher Family Foundation
2019 RSM
2018 Black Hawk County Gaming Association
2017 Iowa Broadcasters Association Foundation
2016 The Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust
2015 AEGON Transamerica
2014 R.J. McElroy Trust
2013 University Book & Supply
2012 John Deere