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The School of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to earth and environmental sciences throughout their careers. Awardees have personified service to and passion for the discipline and community.
Award recipients

Ronald (Ron) C. Blakey
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2021 Earth and Environmental Sciences Distinguish Alumni Award Recipient

John M. Eiler
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2019 Earth and Environmental Sciences Distinguish Alumni Award Recipient

Dana Kolpin
Title/Position
2022 Earth and Environmental Sciences Distinguish Alumni Award Recipient
Research Hydrologist

Bruce Railsback
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2024 Earth and Environmental Sciences Distinguish Alumni Award Recipient

Joanna Thamke
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2020 Earth and Environmental Sciences Distinguish Alumni Award Recipient

Kathleen Woida
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Adjunct Associate Professor
2023 Earth and Environmental Sciences Distinguish Alumni Award Recipient