Alumni Awards

Distinguished Alumni Award


Distinguished Alumni 2006 Photo

2007 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients with Boise State President Bob Kustra From left to right: Christine Bender, Bob Kustra,Gov. C.L. Butch Otter and First Lady Lori Otter, Doug Hackler and Bill Ilett.

Do you know Boise State alumni who are worthy of recognition for their career or personal accomplishments? The Boise State Alumni Association's Distinguished Alumni Award is an outstanding form of recognition. You are invited to submit a nomination and help to grow the impressive list of honorees.

The Alumni Association selects up to four Distinguished Alumni Award winners who bring honor and glory to Boise State based on a record of outstanding accomplishments in their chosen profession.

Congratulations! 2007 Distinguished Alumni Recipients

  • Christine Echeverria Bender, '77
  • Douglas Hackler, '98
  • William "Bill" Ilett, '65
  • Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter, '64
  • First Lady Lori Otter, '92

Alumni Service Award


The Alumni Association will select up to two Alumni Service Award recipients whose extraordinary interest in the University, demonstrated through dedicated volunteer service to the Alumni Association or Boise State, serve as an inspiration to the campus community.

Alumni Service Award Nomination Form

Congratulations! 2007 Alumni Service Award Recipient

  • Ward Hooper, '87

View Past Distinguished Alumni Award and Alumni Service Award Recipients