Purpose
The Outstanding Service Award recognizes an alumna/us or friend of the College who provides exceptional service to the College of Law.
Qualifications
- Distinguished by demonstrating loyalty, leadership and service to the College of Law.
- Needs not be an alumna/us.
Recognition
Medal awarded at the Dean's Advisory Board Awards banquet and permanent recognition through a publicly-displayed plaque at the college.

Most Recent Winner
John K. Boyer, ‘69
As an experienced attorney, Boyer focuses his practice on assisting individuals, families, and nonprofit organizations with a variety of matters. His legal practice includes estate planning, probate, business succession planning, taxation counsel, and business and corporate matters.
PREVIOUS WINNERS
- 2024: Ronald W. Schaefer and William C. Schwartzkopf
- 2023: Patricia S. Peterson
- 2022: Phyllis A. Acklie
- 2020/21: Marty Davis & the Marvin and Virginia Schmid Foundation
- 2019: John C. Anderson
- 2018: Janice M. Gradwohl
- 2017: Earl Scudder
- 2016: Glenda Pierce
- 2015: Dennis Weibling
- 2014: Esther Beynon
- 2013: Harvey S. Perlman
- 2012: James R. Nearhood
- 2011: Deryl Hamann
- 2010: Robert & Joanne Berkshire
- 2009: Earl & Patricia Scudder
- 2008: Suzy & Charlie Wright
- 2007: Barb & Ron Schaefer
- 2006: Claire & Charlene Johnson
- 2005: Alan H. Frank
- 2004: The Children of Harold W. Kauffman
- 2003: Marvin & Virginia Schmid
- 2002: Richard C. & Catherine Stuart Schmoker
CONTACT KATIE WITH QUESTIONS
Katie Pfannenstiel
Assistant Director of Community Engagement
402-472-8382
kabp@unl.edu