Distinguished Alumni Award

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