Top 75 Alumni
Top 75 Alumni
In 2026, Northwestern Michigan College will be celebrating 75 years, and we want to honor the alumni who’ve shaped our legacy over the last seven decades. We invite you to nominate an NMC alumni, whether they are still living or have passed on, to be recognized for their contributions.
Let’s celebrate the best of NMC together!
To nominate someone for consideration, please use this form, or contact the alumni office at (231) 955-2826 or alumni@nmc.edu.
Call for Nominations
Nominations for Top 75 Alumni are due Friday, Sept. 12 at 5 p.m.
To nominate someone for consideration, please use this form, or contact the alumni office at (231) 955-2826 or alumni@nmc.edu to have a paper nomination form mailed to you.
Previous Outstanding Alumni
2023: Dr. Jerry Dobek (AS Mathematics and AA General Arts & Sciences 1998), Tiffany Smith McQueer (AGS General Studies 2012, Practical Nursing 2013)
2022: Richard Gray (GLMA 2013) awarded posthumously, Dr. Andrea Kritcher (2001-2003), Bob Sutherland (1982-1983)
2021: Alex Brace (Engineering 2017), Dr. Amanda Kiessel (1995), Dr. Clifford McLain (Ass. of Arts 1971), Cindy Warner (1980-1983)
2020: Lorraine Beers (Nursing 1977), George Comden (Ass. of Arts 1953), David Milarch (1971)
2019: Terry Beia (NMC '83), Frank Dituri (NMC '79), Dr. Marie Socha (NMC '83)
2018: Ed Reynolds (73–78), Dr. Robert Tanis (58–59),Trevor Tkach (95–97)
2017: Judge Kevin Elsenheimer (NMC '85), Wei Cao (NMC ‘09)
2016: Korvyn Hansen (85–87), Therese Renis (77–78), Michelle Witkop (NMC '77), Capt. Dean Hobbs (NMC '76) awarded posthumously
2015: Sally Rogers (NMC '81), Dr. Gary Seabrook (NMC '72), Al Zelinski (NMC '83)
2014: Craig LaFave (NMC ‘01), John Militello (NMC '90), Angela Nahikian (NMC '81)
2013: Paul Britten (1970s), Peg Jonkhoff (NMC '76)
2012: Kathleen McManus (NMC '74), Steven Rawlings (NMC '91), Timothy Young (NMC '82)
2011: Ruth Ann LaMott (NMC '66), Glenn Wolff (NMC '73)
2010: Ross Biederman (NMC '59), Susie Janis (NMC '67)
2009: Verna Bartnick (1960s), Bruce Byl (NMC '79), Tim Dunn (NMC '92)
2008: Todd McMillen (NMC '85)
2007: John Robert Williams (NMC '76)
2006: James DeLapa (NMC '56)
2005: Larry Inman (NMC '74)
2004: Jean M. Rokos (NMC '75)
2003: Jason Allen (NMC '83)
2002: Maurie Dennis (NMC '65)
2001: Student Government Association Presidents
2000: John Pelizzari (NMC '75)
1999: Walter J. Hooper (NMC '68)
1998: James Clancy (NMC '55)
1997: Richard Benedict (NMC '84)
1996: Lloyd V. Hackley (NMC '64)
1993: John & Gloria Lyon (NMC '79)
1991: Alexander Galligan (NMC '53)
1990: David & Sally Viskochil (both Ass. of Arts, 1964)
1989: Morris Thomas (1962-1964)
1988: Charles Kesner (Ass. of Science 1959)