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Recognizing Our Alumni

The McDaniel College Alumni Association awards program honors individuals who personify the College’s tradition of excellence. Through outstanding achievements and contributions, these individuals bring honor to themselves and to McDaniel College. The Association Awards Committee and the Green Terror Sports Hall of Fame Committee meets each spring to review the nominees and awardees are recognized annually during Homecoming weekend. 

2019 Alumni Award Winners

Alumni Awards

As you consider nominating friends and classmates for Alumni Awards, we encourage you to review the award descriptions which provide insight into the committee's considerations as they identify award winners.

 

Gerald Winegrad '66

Green Terror Proud Alumna/us of the Year A Prestigious Recognition

The highest honor given by the Alumni Association. This award is presented to a graduate who is of good character and is held in high esteem by his/her associates and has brought credit upon him/herself and the College.

2019 Recipient: Gerald Winegrad ’66

Kay Coleman Smith '66

Honoring Our Leaders Alumni College Service Award A Commitment to Serve

This award is presented to graduates who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, devotion and service for the betterment of the College Alumni Association.

2019 Recipient: Kay Coleman Smith ’66

Frank Lala Jr. M.Ed. 80

A Caring Community Alumni Community Service Award Green Terrors Give Back

This award is presented to graduates who have performed outstanding voluntary service to their community beyond normal business or professional obligations.

2019 Recipient: Frank Lala Jr. M.Ed. ’80

LTG Duane Gamble '85

Outstanding in Your Field Alumni Professional Achievement Award Expertise Achieved

This award is presented to graduates who have gained national/international distinction in his/her chosen field or profession and whose accomplishments reflect admirably on the College.

2019 Recipients: LTG Duane Gamble ’85

Kelly Rampmeyer Coutts '07

The Future is Now Young Alumni College Service Award Fresh Perspectives

This award is presented to recent graduates who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, devotion and service for the betterment of the College Alumni Association.

2019 Recipient: Kelly Rampmeyer Coutts ’07

Field Hockey players in action on the field.

Athletic Excellence Green Terror Sports Hall of Fame Award Making a Difference

The Green Terror Sports Hall of Fame, sponsored by the McDaniel College Alumni Association, is designed to honor former athletes who have acquired prominence in their chosen fields and who also have made contributions to society. The Hall, with its charter induction in 1978, also recognizes other friends of McDaniel College who have contributed significantly to the athletic program. There are now more than 160 McDaniel College greats enshrined in the Hall of Fame.