The 2017 Illinois Institute of Technology Alumni Award winners have been chosen. This year, the university is honoring 12 alumni and one civic leader at the annual ceremony on Friday, April 21. Illinois Tech faculty and staff are encouraged to attend the luncheon and presentation of awards in Hermann Hall to celebrate the accomplishments of these distinguished leaders. Tickets are $50 each, and RSVP is required by Monday, April 17. Visit alumni.iit.edu/awards to register and learn more.

2017 Alumni Award Winners

Alumni Medal

Adrian R. Nemcek (EE ‘70)

Alumni Service Award

Jeffrey A. Karp (CE ’79)

Collens Merit Award

Arthur W. Hill (CHE ’71)

Galvin Award

Rosemarie A. Mitchell

International Award of Merit

Robin R. Chaurasiya (PPPS ’06, PSYC ’06)

John J. Schommer Honor I Award

Brad C. Krygier (MGT ’80)

Lifetime Achievement Award

Robert L. Growney (ME ’74, M.B.A. ’82)

Gertrude Lempp Kerbis (M.S. ARCH ’54)

Outstanding Young Alumnus/Alumna Award

Alireza Khaligh (Ph.D. EE ’06)

Wesley B. Leggette (CS ’12)

Professional Achievement Award

Judson B. Althoff (ME ’95)

Sherrie B. Littlejohn (M.S. CS ’82)

Michael V. Romalis (PHYS ’93)