See the legacy of seminary graduates who have been recognized for their dedication and service in their area of ministry.
2017 Alumnus of the Year
Sammy Wanyonyi S’08, S’14 — Wanyonyi is the founder and president of Shine in the World Ministries, a global evangelistic organization that has brought thousands of people to Christ. In 2016, he launched MERGE Twin Cities, an initiative that equips churches to minister to immigrants in their own communities. A self-proclaimed world evangelist, Wanyonyi travels the globe to inspire diverse audiences with fresh and practical biblical messages.
Past Recipients
| Year | Name of Awardee |
| 2016 | Nick Hall S'11 |
| 2015 | Kara Powell S'94 |
| 2014 | John Morris S'86 |
| 2013 | Paul Berthiaume S'00 |
| 2012 | Dick Varberg '55, S'58 |
| 2011 | Rev. David Pound '70, S'74 |
| 2010 | Stan Rendahl, '34, S'41 |
| 2009 | Doug Fagerstrom, S'83 |
| 2008 | Melvin Swanson, '41, S'44 |
| 2007 | Janice Raymond, S'99 |
| 2006 | Rev. Bob Merritt, S'83 |
| 2005 | Edward O. Nelson, S'39 |
| 2004 | Dr. Clifford V. Anderson, S'55 |
| 2003 | Richard Young, S'66 |
| 2002 | Robert Featherstone, S'55 |
| 2001 | Paul Douglas Johnson, '77, S'97 |
| 2000 | Alfred Babington-Johnson, S'84 |
| 1999 | Herb Skoglund, S'54 |
| 1998 | Dr. James Mason, S'55 |
| 1997 | Harold Carlson, S'48 |
| 1996 | Emmett Johnson, S'53 |
| 1995 | Rev. Delbert Kuehl, S'48 |
| 1994 | Dr. Virgil Olson, S'41 |
| 1993 | Dr. Gordon Johnson, S'46 |
