Alumni Awards

Don Beattie has devoted his career to advocating for people who have been injured and often cannot afford to take on powerful corporations on their own. Raised on a farm near Runnells, Iowa, Don grew up knowing from an early age that he wanted to become a lawyer representing people injured by defective products. After graduating form Simpson, Don served in the Marine Corps as a Naval Flight Officer. He went on to graduate from Drake University Law School in 1977 and has spent his career turning that childhood dream into a lifelong career.

For more than four decades, Don has represented hundreds of people injured by defective products and fuel-related incidents, including cases involving propane, natural gas, ethanol, methanol, acetone, and other fuels and chemicals. He has built a national reputation as a trial attorney in products liability litigation and has been recognized as a Super Lawyer for Products Liability among many other professional honors. Next year, he will receive the 50-year Iowa State Bar’s certificate. Perhaps most importantly, Don has remained committed to ensuring that injured people can have their day in court. He has long represented clients on a contingency basis, taking on the financial risk himself so that clients are not responsible for legal fees or expenses if they are not compensated through the lawsuit.

Before beginning his legal career, Don served as a Marine Corps Naval Flight Officer from 1971 to 1974, flying as a radar intercept officer in the F-4 Phantom. He later became an instructor in Air Combat Tactics after graduating from Marine Corps Fighter Weapons School, commonly known at Top Gun. At Drake Law School, he earned Order of the Coif honors and served as an associate editor of the Drake Law Review.

But Don’s path to law began at Simpson, where he was a student-athlete and three-year letter winner in both basketball and baseball. Originally planning to attend the University of Iowa, Don instead accepted an activity grant scholarship from Simpson. A visit to campus, hosted by fellow ATO Gary Hargis, convinced him that Simpson was where he belonged. He credits the college’s strong academics, close-knit community, faculty, coaches, and lifelong friendships with helping prepare him for both law school and the career that followed.

Don has remained deeply connected to Simpson throughout the decades, supporting the College and ATO, attending alumni events (including the ATO “Old Farts Get Together”), and staying in touch with generations of Simpson alumni. He still speaks enthusiastically about the college and encourages prospective students to choose Simpson for the relationships they will build and preparation they will receive. Among his favorite memories at Simpson are the time Professor Joe Walt visited him in the hospital after a baseball injury, bringing a six-pack of beer to share while they watched the Boston Celtics win a championship. He also recalls returning to campus after the Kent State shootings to find the lawn filled with crosses, a moment that reflected for Don the social conscience of the Simpson community.

Don’s career has been guided by a simple belief: people who have been hurt deserve someone willing to stand up for them. His lifelong commitment to that principle, his service to his country, and his enduring connection to Simpson have made a lasting impact.

Sara Lehan, a 2002 graduate with a degree in accounting, has built an impressive career in finance and insurance, rising through increasingly senior leadership roles to become the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Wellabe. In her role, Sara provides financial leadership for an organization with more than $1 billion in annual insurance premiums and $3 billion in assets, advising executive leadership and the board on financial strategy, business planning, capital allocation, and long-term growth.

Sara began her career with Ernst & Young, where she worked with public and private insurance clients and eventually became an Audit Manager. In 2009, she joined Wellabe (formerly American Enterprise Group) as Director of Financial Reporting and has continued to advance through leadership roles including Controller and Chief Investment Officer. As Chief Investment Officer, she directed investment strategy and oversight for a $3 billion portfolio, balancing investment performance with the organization’s risk and liquidity needs. Throughout her career, Sara has been recognized for her ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for boards, executives, employees, regulators, and industry leaders, as well as for her commitment to developing the next generation of finance professionals.

A Certified Public Accountant and Chartered Financial Analyst, Sara has also dedicated significant time to leadership and service within her profession and her community. She currently serves on the Simpson College Board of Trustees and on its Finance Committee. She has also held leadership positions with Collins Community Credit Union, the Iowa Society of CPAs, the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute Board of Governors, and has co-chaired the ACLI Finance and Investment Roundtable Conference.

Sara’s Simpson experience began with a visit that convinced her she had found where she was meant to be.  A four-year letter winner in both cross country and track and field, she was also a member of the dance team and Kappa Kappa Gamma. She was named Homecoming Queen in 2001. Sara credits Simpson with teaching her not only the academic skills needed for her career, but also how to work with people from different backgrounds and perspectives, balance competing priorities, and build relationships that last a lifetime.

Some of Sara’s favorite Simpson memories include meeting her freshman-year roommate, who remains one of her best friends today, and traveling with her cross-country teammates to New York City for a race, her first visit to the city. She also credits her coach, the late Keith Ellingson, with helping make Simpson feel like home. His genuine care for his athletes and the welcoming community he built for the team had a lasting impact on Sara and her experience at Simpson.

From the classroom and the cross-country course to the board room, Sara has carried the lessons of Simpson with her throughout a career marked by achievement, thoughtful leadership, mentorship, and service.

Caleb Carver, a 2013 graduate with a degree in theatre arts, has dedicated his career to helping young people overcome barriers to higher education and achieve goals they may not yet believe are possible for themselves. Today, Caleb serves as Director of the TRIO Upward Bound Program here at Simpson, where he works with first-generation and low-income students as they prepare for college and navigate the path toward post-secondary success. Under his leadership, Simpson Upward Bound has secured $1.45 million in grant funding, and participating students have achieved higher graduation rates, GPAs, and rates of post-secondary enrollment than the national average.

Caleb’s commitment to educational opportunity extends well beyond Simpson’s campus. He currently serves as President of Iowa TRIO, representing 125 TRIO professionals and 18,000 students across 54 programs throughout the state. He also serves on the board of the Educational Opportunity Association, a 10-state regional organization supporting first-generation and low-income students. Through these roles, Caleb advocates for TRIO programs, organizes professional development and student leadership opportunities, and works to ensure that students have access to the resources and support they need to succeed.

A lifelong learner himself, Caleb earned a Master’s degree in youth development from Iowa State University and a Doctor of Education in Leadership and Innovation from St. Thomas University. His doctoral research focused on how first-generation college students develop a sense of belonging during their first year, a subject that closely reflects the work he has dedicated his career to. His research was later published in a 2024 book on strategies for student success in higher education.

Caleb’s Simpson experience began when he arrived from a small town more than three hours from campus, nervous about leaving home but quickly discovering that Simpson felt like home to him, too. A theatre major, Caleb was deeply involved in Theatre Simpson, serving in lead acting and technical roles as well as President of Alpha Psi Omega. He credits his theatre experience with teaching him the importance of collaboration and recognizing the individual strengths each person brings to a team. Today, he carries that lesson into his work, understanding that supporting students is a community effort.

Some of Caleb’s favorite Simpson memories are the long days and nights spent in the Blank Performing Arts Center preparing for Theatre Simpson productions. But the relationships be built at Simpson may be the most meaningful part of his experience. He speaks with deep gratitude about the faculty and staff who supported him, challenged him, encouraged him when he doubted himself, and helped him find his place. Those relationships helped shape the mentor and advocate he has become for his own students.

Whether he is advocating for educational opportunity at the state and regional level, securing resources for students, or simply being the person a young person can turn to when they need someone to believe in them, Caleb has made a remarkable impact in the years since graduating from Simpson. His career reflects his belief that every student deserves the opportunity to pursue their education and that, as he learned through theatre, meaningful success happens when a community comes together and recognizes what each person can contribute.

Maribeth and Bill have spent decades demonstrating what it means to be loyal Simpson alumni. From volunteering their time and expertise to serving in leadership roles, mentoring students, attending alumni events, and making significant financial investments in the College, the Wrights have continued to show up for Simpson in countless ways.

Maribeth, a 1987 graduate with a degree in management and marketing, has spent much of her career working in higher education. She served Simpson in admissions and enrollment roles for more than a decade before becoming Executive Director of the Iowa Higher Education Loan Authority, a position she has held since 2003. She has helped oversee financing for 163 capital projects totaling more than $2.4 billion and has been a leader in higher education finance at the state and national levels. She currently serves on the Simpson College Board of Trustees, where she chairs the Audit Committee and serves on the Investments Committee.

Bill, a 1992 graduate, has built a distinguished career in commercial real estate and is a Senior Vice President with CBRE. A four-year letterwinner and captain of the Simpson tennis team, Bill has remained deeply connected to the College throughout his career. He coached Simpson tennis for two years, served on the Alumni Board, mentored students and hosted job-shadowing opportunities, and for many years helped interview prospective students during Scholarship Day. He has also represented Simpson and Junior Visit Day and continues to attend numerous alumni events each year.

But the Wrights’ connection to Simpson goes well beyond volunteer service. Together, they have reached more than $100,000 in lifetime giving to the College and have supported several capital projects, including the tennis courts, Cowles, Dunn Library, and the recent Pfeiffer Dining Hall project. They also established a memorial endowed scholarship honoring Maribeth’s parents. Their generosity reflects a belief that investing in Simpson means investing in the students and community that make the College so special.

For both Maribeth and Bill, that connection began with the people. Maribeth remembers falling in love with Simpson during her campus visit and finding a place that offered both a strong liberal arts education and countless opportunities to be involved. Maribeth fondly remembers her time living in the Pi Phi house with many sisters who became her lifelong friends, and especially celebrating the Simpson football victory over Central College her first year. Bill credits his uncle, longtime Simpson admissions professional and fellow Alumni Loyalty Award winner Cole Zimmerman, with encouraging him to attend Simpson, and coach Dick Starr with becoming an important influence in his life. Bill’s favorite memories include the many hours he spent riding shotgun in the Simpson van on tennis trips with Coach Starr, and best of all, finding his Simpson Sweetheart in Maribeth. The couple has three adult children. Their daughter Kennadi followed in their footsteps, graduating from Simpson in 2023 and marrying her own Simpson Sweetheart, Caleb.

Today, the Wrights continue to embody the idea that Simpson can be what you choose to make of it. They have chosen to remain involved, to build relationships, to support students, and to give back to the college that helped shape their lives. Their loyalty is measured not simply in years, but in the remarkable consistency with which they have continued to invest in Simpson and its people.

Denise, a 1979 graduate with a degree in education, has spent more than four decades as an educator and has remained a steadfast and enthusiastic member of the Simpson community throughout her life. After beginning her career as a secondary mathematics teacher in Iowa, Illinois, Florida, and Kansas, Denise went on to serve in educational leadership roles, including as Career and Technical Education Coordinator for Olathe Public Schools and as Director of Early College at Johnson County Community College. She retired from public education in 2020 after 41 years in the profession. In retirement, Denise has remained active, curious, and deeply connected to the people and experiences that bring her joy. Denise plays mahjong on Thursday afternoons—with her phone set to “Do Not Disturb”—and enjoys reading nonacademic books with her Lenexa, KS neighborhood book club.

Denise’s connection to Simpson has never retired. She currently serves on the Simpson College Board of Trustees and chairs the Academic Affairs Committee, continuing the involvement that began during her student days as a member and president of Alpha Chi Omega. She has remained a committed advocate for the College, its mission, and its students while maintaining close connections with generations of Simpson alumni. Over the years, Denise and her husband Leon Langlitz (class of 1980 and former fellow Alumni Loyalty Award winner) have also generously hosted multiple alumni gatherings at their home near Kansas City.

Denise and Leon have embraced the opportunity to experience Simpson together well beyond the gates of the campus. They have participated in numerous Simpson alumni travel adventures, including trips to Kenya where they saw Africa’s “Big Five” (lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos, and African Buffalo); Spain and Portugal (which they nearly missed due to an almost-missed flight thanks to New York City traffic), Paris and the Rhone River, and most recently a Danube River cruise through Eastern Europe. Ever the loyal Simpson cheerleader, Denise is a fantastic proponent of the Alumni Travel Experience and is excited to learn where we’re heading next in 2028. Denise especially values the opportunity these trips provide to reconnect with fellow alumni and build new friendships while seeing the world.

Denise’s Simpson connections are also part of a family tradition. In 2025, Aunt Denise proudly cheered as her great-niece Juliet Low walked through the gates to begin her Simpson experience as a member of the class of 2029, following the family legacy started by Denise and her brother Robb, class of 1982, and sister Deanna, class of 1984. Denise and the entire Griffey family are enjoying cheering Juliet on as she finds her own place in the Simpson community and participates in Theatre Simpson.

For more than 45 years, Denise has demonstrated that being a Simpson alumna is about more than the years spent as a student. It’s about continuing to show up, building relationships, supporting the College’s mission, and bringing others into the Simpson family. Through her service, generosity of spirit, alumni involvement, and love for the College, Denise has embodied the meaning of Simpson loyalty.

Jenni Stumpf Spaulding, a 2012 graduate with degrees in biology and chemistry, and Matt Spaulding, a 2011 graduate with a degree in business, have remained deeply connected to Simpson since their days as student-athletes. Today, they are not only proud Simpson alumni, but longtime supporters of the College, active members of the Indianola community, and a couple who credit Simpson with helping shape the careers, relationships, and life they have built together.

For Jenni, Simpson provided the foundation of a career in veterinary medicine. After graduating from Simpson, she earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Iowa State University and returned to Indianola Veterinary Clinic, where she had completed an internship while at Simpson. She has been with the practice since 2016 and is now a co-owner. Matt is owner of Premier Edge Window Treatment and is an active member of the Indianola business community. Together, they have careers and a family in the community Simpson first introduced them to.

Their commitment to Simpson is evident in the many ways they continue to give back. Jenni serves on the Simpson College Alumni Association Board and has volunteered for Homecoming, Commencement, biology department events, alumni activities, and other College programs. Together, Jenni and Matt established an endowment supporting the Simpson golf program, are members of the Simpson Guild, regularly contribute to the Simpson Fund, and enjoy hosting and assisting with Simpson events whenever they can. They are intentional about helping create opportunities for the students who are following the same path they once travelled.

Golf has been an important part of their Simpson story from the beginning. Both competed as Simpson golfers, creating some of their favorite college memories through travel, competition, and the friendships they formed with teammates. Jenni played for legendary coach Bob Darrah, who taught her lessons about resilience, hard work, perseverance, and never giving up that have stayed with her throughout her career. Matt played for Coach Jason Marvelli, whose relationship with him has continued long after graduation. Today, both coaches remain part of their broader Simpson and Indianola connections.

Some of their favorite Simpson memories also come from the many experiences that made campus feel like home, from Bingo nights and concerts to ghost hunting and countless hours spent with friends. But more than any particular event, they remember the people. Professors, coaches, teammates, and classmates created relationships that have lasted well beyond their college years. Jenni also remembers the unique research experience she gained through the Great Ape Trust of Iowa, as well as the biology faculty who helped prepare her for veterinary school and a career she loves.

Simpson brought Jenni and Matt to Indianola, but the relationships and experiences they found here gave them reasons to stay. Today, they are helping ensure that future generations of Simpson students have those same opportunities to learn, compete, build relationships, and find a community of their own. Their continued generosity and involvement are a meaningful reflection of the loyalty they have carried with them since graduation.

Deidre, a 1993 graduate with a degree in elementary education and a minor in social work, has devoted her career to one powerful mission: ensuring that all children have the opportunity to live healthy, whole lives. As an educator, nonprofit leader, advocate and public servant, Deidre has spent more than two decades bringing people together to strengthen communities and create better opportunities for children and families.

Throughout her career, Deidre has worked at the intersection of education, child welfare, nonprofit management, early childhood development, and community well-being. She is a devoted public servant that credits her Iowa roots, family, and Simpson College for embedding within her the value of being a meaningful contributor to affecting the change you want to see in the world.  She served as Director of At-Risk Programs and Grants for the Hickman Mills School District, where she managed approximately $15 million in federal, state, and private funding and developed programs to support students and families facing barriers to academic success. She later founded and led the Hickman Mills Prevention Coalition, bringing schools, community organizations, families, and other partners together to address complex challenges affecting youth and families.

Her commitment and collaboration continued through her work as Chief Executive Officer of United Inner City Services, now known as EarlystART, and as the founding executive director of Starting Early, an organization created to address challenges facing the early childhood workforce. She also served as Assistant Commissioner for the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Office of Childhood, providing leadership for early childhood education, child care, early intervention, home visits, and afterschool programs across the state. Today, she continues that work as Director of Student and Family Support Services at Scuola Vita Nuova Charter School in Kanas City.

Deidre’s influence extends well beyond the organizations she has led. She has served on numerous boards and committees focused on education, early childhood, community development, and public service, and has helped build coalitions designed to create lasting change. She was recently recognized by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration with its Global Alumni Spotlight Award, and was selected by the NFL as a 2023 Kansas City Chiefs Inspire Change Changemaker for her work elevating the importance of early childhood care and education in Kansas City. She has also been a key leader in efforts to expand access to early childhood education through ballot initiatives and community advocacy.

The roots of that commitment run deep at Simpson. Coming from a family with a long history at the college, Deidre arrived on campus knowing she was part of something special, but wasn’t quite sure how to connect the dots. As a student, she was active in Multicultural Student Affairs, served as a George Washington Carver Scholar, lived in the cultural house, and had the opportunity to introduce theologian Dr. James Cone as a George Washington Carver guest lecturer. Through classes, internships, community service, and relationships with mentors including Jane Kvetko, Bruce Davidson, Cole Zimmerman, and Fred Jones, she learned that education was not simply about what happened in the classroom. It was about understanding the world, challenging assumptions, serving others, and finding ways to make a difference.

Deidre has carried those lessons with her ever since. She continues to support Simpson by recruiting students, participating in alumni events and forums, and sharing the lifelong value of the education she received here. Her career reflects the belief that every child deserves a strong foundation and that meaningful change happens when people are willing to use their voices, build partnerships, and serve their communities. Deidre has made that belief not simply a part of her career, but the work of her life.

Colbee Cunninham, a 2023 graduate with degrees in international relations, multimedia journalism, and Spanish, has already built and extraordinary life of service and international engagement. Now pursuing a master’s degree at Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies, Colbee is preparing for a career in international affairs while continuing to find ways to connect people, expand opportunities, and make the world feel a little more connected.

Since graduating from Simpson, Colbee has worked and studied across four continents. As a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Colombia, she developed more than 700 hours of English coursework and led intercultural programs designed to build understanding and community. She later served as a Community Development and Language Fellow in Guatemala, teaching English, leading a journalism course, and mentoring students through Model United Nations. She has also worked with the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the U.S. Agency for International Development. She currently serves as an Education and Policy Partnerships Intern with UNICEF, supporting efforts related to international education and humanitarian programs. Colbee is also Simpson’s first-ever recipient of the Thomas R. Pickering Fellowship. Through this State Department-funded fellowship, Colbee is guaranteed a job as a U.S. diplomat following completion of her Master’s degree.

Her commitment to service was already evident during her time at Simpson. Colbee graduated summa cum laude with a 4.0 GPA while completing three majors and two minors, studied abroad in Spain and the United Arab Emirates, conducted research on U.S. public diplomacy, and somehow still became deeply involved in campus life. She served in leadership roles with the Public Relations Student Society of America, participated in the International Student Organization and Latinos Unidos, contributed to Simpson Student Media, and helped encourage other students to pursue study abroad opportunities.

Her accomplishments have earned national recognition, including selection as a Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Summer Enrichment Scholar, a William Jefferson Clinton Scholar, a Global Ties U.S. Emerging Leader, and is a Leadership Iowa University Honoree. Yet Colbee describes her Simpson experience less in terms of accomplishments than opportunity. Coming into college, she had interests spanning international affairs, Spanish, journalism, communications, business, travel, and other cultures, and at Simpson, she discovered she didn’t have to choose just one.

Colbee credits Simpson with giving her the confidence to imagine a life beyond the boundaries where it began. Today, Colbee gives back through mentorship, citizen diplomacy, and international education. She serves as a Global Ties U.S. Mentor for emerging international affairs professionals, participates in Iowa Sister States, and regularly shares internships, fellowships, scholarships, and professional opportunities with Simpson students. She remains an ambassador for Simpson within the international affairs community, proudly telling others that her international career began at a small liberal arts college in Iowa.

One of Colbee’s favorite Simpson memories is winning a Polaroid camera at Bingo during her senior year. That camera has since traveled with her through Colombia, Guatemala, and Italy, documenting many of the adventures that followed. For Colbee, it is a fitting reminder of what Simpson gave her: a small college experience that opened an extraordinarily big world.

Alumni Achievement Award

Each recipient of the Alumni Achievement Award must have attained notable achievement or made a lasting contribution within their professional, philanthropic or volunteer endeavors.  The career field itself is not sufficient to qualify a member of the alumni association for the award.  Instead, the accomplishments within the career field must meet the standard of being extraordinary.  Accomplishments may include, but are not limited to, documented career innovations, professional association memberships (especially elected office or committee involvement), formal honors and awards, and/or outstanding business development and achievement.

In addition, each recipient must be a contributing member of their community including, but not limited to, volunteer service and activities, organization membership, board and committee participation, and support of local and/or national charities.

Finally, each recipient must be an active member of the Simpson College Alumni Association.  This includes, but is not limited to, engagement through financial support of the College, attending and participation in College sponsored events, and serving the College in various volunteer capacities including student mentorship, participation on College committees, task forces, boards, and/or lecturing in classrooms or as a forum speaker.

Recipients of the Alumni Achievement Award must meet the criteria of each of these areas, all while upholding the highest standards and values in all that they do.

Recent Alumni Achievement Award

Each recipient of the Recent Alumni Achievement Award must have graduated within the past 15 years and attained notable achievement or advanced within their professional, philanthropic or volunteer endeavors at a pace that is uncommon within the field.  The career field itself is not sufficient to qualify a member of the alumni association for the award.  Instead, the accomplishments within the career field must meet the standard of being extraordinary for the years of service in the field.  Accomplishments may include, but are not limited to, documented career innovations, professional association memberships (especially elected office or committee involvement), formal honors and awards, and/or outstanding business development and achievement.

In addition, each recipient must be a contributing member of their community, relative to the recipient’s age, including, but not limited to, volunteer service and activities, organization membership, board and committee participation, and support of local and/or national charities.

Finally, each recipient must be an active member of the Simpson College Alumni Association.  This includes, but is not limited to, engagement through financial support of the College, attending and participation in College sponsored events, and serving the College in various volunteer capacities including student mentorship, participation on College committees, task forces, boards, and/or lecturing in classrooms or as a forum speaker.

Recipients of the Recent Alumni Achievement Award must meet the criteria of each of these areas, all while upholding the highest standards and values in all that they do.

Alumni Loyalty Award

This award will be bestowed on an alumnus/alumna or alumni couple who have made significant, notable and meritorious contributions, and who have consistently demonstrated exceptional loyalty, commitment, dedication and service to Simpson College and the Simpson College Alumni Association for the advancement of the College.  The recipient’s contributions to the College should include gifts of their time, talent, and treasure.

Each recipient must be an active member of the Simpson College Alumni Association and enthusiastically promote good will among the members of the alumni association and on campus.  This includes providing financial support of the College, attending and participation in College sponsored events both on and off campus, serving the College in various volunteer capacities including, but not limited to, student mentorship, participation on College committees, task forces and boards, involvement with student organizations or activities, and/or guest speaker appointments.

Recipients of the Alumni Loyalty Award must meet the criteria of each of these areas, all while upholding the highest standards and values in all that they do.

Recent Alumni Loyalty Award

This award will be bestowed on an alumnus/alumna or alumni couple who have graduated within the past 15 years and have made significant, notable and meritorious contributions, and who have consistently demonstrated exceptional loyalty, commitment, dedication and service to Simpson College and the Simpson College Alumni Association for the advancement of the College.  The recipient’s contributions to the College should include gifts of their time, talent, and treasure that are extraordinary as compared to alumni from the same era.

Each recipient must be an active member of the Simpson College Alumni Association and enthusiastically promote good will among the members of the alumni association and on campus.  This includes providing financial support of the College, attending and participation in College sponsored events both on and off campus, serving the College in various volunteer capacities including, but not limited to, student mentorship, participation on College committees, task forces and boards, involvement with student organizations or activities, and/or guest speaker appointments.

Recipients of the Recent Alumni Loyalty Award must meet the criteria of each of these areas, all while upholding the highest standards and values in all that they do.

Alumni Humanitarian Award

Each recipient of the Alumni Humanitarian Award will have, through their outstanding professional contributions and/or volunteer leadership, significantly improved or enriched the lives of others and the welfare of humanity on a regional, national or international scale.  All recipients must exhibit integrity and distinguish themselves with an extraordinary level of, and long-standing commitment to, their service to humanity.

Additionally, each recipient must be an active member of the Simpson College Alumni Association.  This includes, but is not limited to, engagement through financial support of the College, attending and participation in College sponsored events, and serving the College in various volunteer capacities including student mentorship, participation on College committees, task forces, boards, and/or lecturing in classrooms or as a forum speaker.

Recipients of the Alumni Humanitarian Award must meet the criteria of each of these areas, all while upholding the highest standards and values in all that they do.

Recent Alumni Humanitarian Award

Each recipient of the Recent Alumni Humanitarian Award must have graduated within the past 15 years and will have, through their outstanding professional contributions and/or volunteer leadership, significantly improved or enriched the lives of others and the welfare of humanity on a regional, national or international scale.  All recipients must exhibit integrity and distinguish themselves with an extraordinary level of commitment to their service to humanity as compared to alumni from the same era.

Additionally, each recipient must be an active member of the Simpson College Alumni Association.  This includes, but is not limited to, engagement through financial support of the College, attending and participation in College sponsored events, and serving the College in various volunteer capacities including student mentorship, participation on College committees, task forces, boards, and/or lecturing in classrooms or as a forum speaker.

Recipients of the Recent Alumni Humanitarian Award must meet the criteria of each of these areas, all while upholding the highest standards and values in all that they do.