Alumni Heritage Awards

• Nominee must be an alumnus or alumna of Quincy University as defined by the QU Alumni Office (a degree is preferred but not required).
• Selection is based on exceptional professional accomplishments and meaningful contributions to the community and humanity.
• Nominee must demonstrate a belief in Quincy University’s mission and vision through philanthropic support of the University.
• Nominee must show ongoing interest in and support of QU through the contribution of time and/or talent.
• Honorees are recognized for enhancing the reputation of Quincy University through outstanding professional achievement, personal accomplishments, and loyal service to their alma mater.

Past Recipients

• 1960 Joseph Bonansinga ’31
• 1961 Dorothy H. Claggett ’50
• 1961 John J. Wensing ’57
• 1961 Juanita (Reece) Jenkins ’48
• 1962 Michael Rooney ’15
• 1978 Joseph J. Simeone ’41
• 1978 Bernard Willer ’30
• 1979 Leo Lechtenberg ’32
• 1979 Tom Daly ’51
• 1980 Fr. Seraphin Tibesar, OFM
• 1980 Fr. Henry Freiburg, OFM
• 1980 Fr. Harold Jochem, OFM
• 1980 Fr. Lucian Trouy, OFM
• 1981 Edward E. Boddy ’60
• 1981 Sr. Andre Friers, CPPS ’70
• 1982 Bishop Albert Zuroweste ’18
• 1984 Paul W. Meyer ’43
• 1985 Bernard Willer ’30
• 1986 Joseph Quinn ’57
• 1987 Thomas Awerkamp ’40
• 1988 Richard J. Helmer ’62
• 1989 Robert E. Meyer ’40
• 1990 William E. Taylor ’60
• 1991 Harold C. McGinnis ’56
• 1992 Robert Zehnle ’67
• 1993 Richard H. Niemann, Sr. ’53
• 1994 Frank J. Kabbes ’54
• 1995 James P. Mooney ’70
• 1995 Janet M. (Zinngrabe) Mooney ’70
• 1996 John D. Stenger ’66
• 1997 Thomas H. Pollihan ’72
• 1998 Edward Readon ’53
• 1999 Shirley Murphy ’87
• 2001 Dennis E. Boudreau ’78
• 2001 Suzanne (Schultz) Boudreau ’75
• 2002 Richard T. Mitchell ’57
• 2003 Maureen (Breakey) O’Donnell ’76
• 2003 William E. O’Donnell ’73
• 2004 Kevin J. Breheny ’78
• 2004 Susan L. (Pierantoni) Breheny ’79
• 2005 Douglas P. Helein ’73
• 2006 John M. Christensen ’56
• 2007 Mary Jane Brenner ’60
  2008 Jim Mentesti ’66
• 2009 Orlet Family (Andy & Eileen Orlet)
• 2010 Bill Metzinger Sr. ’74
• 2012 Richard O. Ryan ’64
• 2013 Michael Hennessy ’72
• 2013 Carole (Hughes) Hennessy ’73
• 2014 Robert W. Schlepphorst ’51
• 2014 Joanne M. (Ehrhart) Schlepphorst ’49
• 2015 Paul Brown ’65
• 2016 Pete Brown ’76
• 2017 Roger ’57 & Mary Kay (Wayman) Venvertloh ’57
• 2018 George ’63 & Mary Nell (Frier) Meyer ’63
• 2019 James ’59 & Judith (Perko) Heinz ’61
• 2020 Dr. William V. Dolan ’70
• 2021 Al Knepler ’71
• 2021 Lucinda McClain ’71
• 2022 Stephen ’75 & Jan (Dickson) Koester ’77
• 2023 Robert Kadzielewski ’73
• 2024 Teresa Kettelkamp ’74

• Nominee must be an alumnus or alumna of Quincy University as defined by the QU Alumni Office (a degree is preferred but not required).
• Honorees are selected by the National Alumni Board.
• Nominees should demonstrate significant contributions to their community, state, or nation through professional service, public service, and/or civic engagement.
• Recipients exemplify principled leadership and a wholehearted commitment to serving others, offering inspiration and encouragement through their example.

Past Recipients

• 2020 – Paul Brown ’65
• 2021 – Fr. Frank Kordek, OFM ’67
• 2022 – Dan ’63 and Pam ’65 Sherman
• 2023 – Jean Field ’71
• 2024 – Joe ’65 and Judy Claes

• Nominee must be a young alumnus or alumna under the age of 40.
• Nominee must be an alumnus/alumna of Quincy University as defined by the QU Alumni Office (a degree is preferred but not required).
• The National Alumni Board is involved in the process, with the Young Alumni Council selecting the honoree.
• Nominee should demonstrate early career success and active engagement in the life of the University or meaningful involvement in their community.

Past Recipients

• 2020 – Brady Killion ’13
• 2021 – Megan Greer ‘ 20
• 2022 – Julianne Touhy ‘ 15
• 2023 – Evan McGaughey ’16
• 2024 – Daryle Hightower ’12