Simpson Honors 2024 Alumni Award Recipients

Each year, in conjunction with Homecoming, several Simpson College alumni are honored at the Alumni Awards Presentation. During this program, we recognize these chosen alumni who have made significant contributions to society, whether through achievement in their career, service to humanity, or service to Simpson College.

Below is a complete list of the 2024 alumni award winners.

2024 Alumni Achievement Award:
Doug LaVelle ’70 and Jack Jetmund ‘83

The Alumni Achievement Award is given for career achievement, service to community and service to Simpson College.

2024 Recent Alumni Achievement Award:
Jeremy Ward ’10 and Louis Joslyn ‘16

The Recent Alumni Achievement Award recognizes an individual who graduated within the past 15 years and has attained notable achievement or advanced within his or her professional, philanthropic or volunteer endeavors at a pace that is uncommon within the field.

2024 Alumni Loyalty Award:
Dennis Moore ‘72

The Alumni Loyalty Award is given for outstanding service to Simpson College by an alumnus.

2024 Recent Alumni Loyalty Award:
Blaise Mikels ‘12

The Recent Alumni Loyalty Award is given to an individual who has graduated within the last 15 years and has shown exceptional commitment and service to Simpson College.

2024 Alumni Humanitarian Award:
Mara Bailey ‘06

The Alumni Humanitarian Award is given to an alumnus who has, through their 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.