Purpose
The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes a graduate who has made outstanding contributions to the legal profession by supporting the community through hard work and diligence, selflessly paving the way for future leaders.
Qualifications
- Properly nominated.
- Graduate of the Nebraska College of Law.
- Brings credit to the Law College by virtue of their recognized professional success.
Recognition
Medal awarded at the Dean's Advisory Board Awards banquet and permanent recognition through a publicly-displayed plaque at the college.
Previous Winners
- 2026: Michael S. Dunlap
- 2025: Rebecca L. Gould
- 2024: Hon. Cheryl R. Zwart
- 2023: Lt. Gov. Joseph P. Kelly
- 2022: Damon O. Barry
- 2020/21: Sen. Matt H. Williams
- 2019: Gail S. Perry
- 2018: Hon. Michael G. Heavican
- 2017: Connie R. Collingsworth
- 2016: Hon. William J. Riley
- 2015: Deborah K. Gilg.
- 2014: Hon. Vernon R. Daniels
- 2013: Kim M. Robak
- 2012: John M. & Janice M. Gradwohl
- 2011: Senator E. Benjamin Nelson
- 2010: Robert W. Korba
- 2009: Hon. C. Arlen Beam
- 2008: Clayton K. Yeutter
- 2007: Charles Thone
- 2006: Hon. Laurie Smith Camp
- 2005: Donald C. Farber
- 2004: D. Nick Caporale
- 2003: Theodore C. Sorensen
- 2002: Duane W. Acklie