Winners announced for 2025/2026 Augustana College Alumni Awards
The Augustana Alumni Association recognizes the achievements, contributions and service of alumni and friends of the college each year.
The association solicits nominations and recommends candidates to receive Alumni Association awards. Each award may be presented to one or more alumni.
The honorees will be recognized at the Founders Day Celebration on Friday, May 1, 2026, 5-8 p.m. Members of the Augustana community and their guests are invited to attend. Tickets to the ceremony cost $30 per person.
2025/2026 winners
Outstanding Achievement Award
Steven Hollingworth '80
The Outstanding Achievement Award recognizes the recipient’s achievement in their vocation.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award
Ladies of Vital Essence
The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award recognizes an individual or organization for work to promote diversity, equity and inclusion on campus or in the community.
Outstanding Service Award
Kathryn Anderson '74 Janicek
The Outstanding Service Award recognizes a recipient's exemplary service to Augustana College or the honor reflected on Augustana by exceptional community service.
Richard A. Swanson Humanitarian Award 2026
Richard Priggie '74
The Richard A. Swanson Humanitarian Award recognizes the recipient’s service to the church, to Augustana and/or involvement with humanitarian social issues (e.g., addressing poverty, injustice or prejudice) on a local, state or national level.
Honorary Alumna Award
Beth Goodrich
The Honorary Alumnus/Alumna Award recognizes significant contribution to Augustana by a friend of the college who did not graduate from Augustana.
Viking Vocation Award
Arsal Shareef '15
The Viking Vocation Award recognizes individuals, businesses and/or other organizations that support, contribute to and advance the career success of past, present or future students of Augustana College.
GOLD & Bold Award
Nic Giliberto '25, Kaitlyn Maize '19 and Shelly Summers '20
The GOLD and Bold Award recognizes alumni of the past decade who exemplify the spirit of Augustana College through service and leadership. Rooted in Augustana’s liberal arts tradition, this award honors graduates who use their talents, character, and energy to make a meaningful difference in their communities and professions. The GOLD & Bold award is sponsored and awarded by the GOLD Council.