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Awards Nomination

Nomination Form Links are located at the bottom of this page - Submit Your Nominations today for 2008 Consideration. You may also contact the Varsity Alumni 'S' Club to obtain a nomination form via email at VarsityS@msu.edu, or calling our office at (517) 355 - 8523 or via mail at Varsity Alumni 'S' Club, 276 Spartan Way, East Lansing, MI 48824

Past Award Winners:

Jack Breslin Life Achievement Award - Presented annually to the Spartan varsity alumnus whose post-college career has brought great honor to himself and by reflection to MSU and its intercollegiate athletic programs.

Breslin Award Winners:

1986 - Jack Breslin, Football 1941, 44, 45, Baseball 1946

1987 - Charley Wedemeyer, Football 1966, 67, 68

1988 - Robin Roberts, Baseball 1946, 47

1989 - Bob McCurry, Football 1946, 47, 48

1990 - Art Brandstatter, Sr., Football 1935, 36

1991 - John Pingel, Football 1936, 37, 39 Track and Field 1937

1992 - Gordon Fornell, Swimming & Diving 1956, 57, 58

1993 - Lanny Johnson, Swimming & Diving 1952, 53, 54, 55, Golf 1955

1994 - John Wilson, Football 1950, 51, 52

1995 - Dennis Lewin, Hockey Manager 1963, 63, 65

1996 - Lloyd Ward, Basketball 1968

1997 - Frank Kush, Football 1950, 51, 52

1998 - Harley Hotchkiss, Hockey 1950

1999 - John McConnell, Football 1946

2000 - Charles L. "Chuck" Fairbanks, Football 1951, 54

2001 - George Perles, Football 1958

2002 - Richard D. Ferman, Jr., Tennis 1969, 70, 71, 72

2003 - George E. (Ted) Willis, Fencing 1939, 40, 41, 42

2004 - Dr. Lance Olson

2005 -

2006 - Gene Washington, Football, Track & Field

2007 - William L. Hughes, Football 1950, 51

Nell C. Jackson Outstanding Alumna Award - Awarded annually to a Spartan varsity alumnus whose career, since graduating from Michigan State University, has been distinguished not only by outstanding professional accomplishments, but also by an exceptional record of community service.

Nell C. Jackson Award Winners:

1988 - Shirley Cook, Basketball 1958

1989 - Kathy DeBoer, Volleyball 1978, 77, Basketball 1977, 78

1990 - Marcia Tiesinga, Field Hockey 1956, 57, 58

1991 - Elizabeth (Polly) Ayers, Field Hockey 1974

1992 - Judi Brown King, Track and Field, 1979, 80, 81, 82

1993 - Leanna Bordner, Basketball, 1975, 77, Softball 1976, 77

1994 - No candidate, Transitiona with joining Varsity men's club

1995 - Sue Ertl, Golf 1977, 78, 79, 80

1996 - Molly Brennan, Track and Field, 1979, 80, 81, 82

1997 - Bonnie Smoak - Volleyball, 1974

1998 - Joan Garety, Golf, 1976, 77, 78, 79

1999 - Joey Spano, Softball 1973, 74, Field Hockey 1974, Basketball, 1971, 72, 73, 74

2000 - Barbara Mucha, Golf 1982, 83, 84

2001 - Dr. Margaret Kolka, Basketball 1974

2002 - Karen Dennis, Cross Country, 1976, 77, Track and Field 1976, 77

2003 - Carol Hutchins, Basketball and Softball, 1976, 77, 78, 79

2004 - Mary E. Scheurer

2005 -

2006 - Molly West Fletcher

2007 - Susan V. Selke, Tennis 1972, 73, 74, 75

(Contact the Varsity Alumni 'S' Club office to correct any errors in the above, thank you).

Use the Links Below to Complete a Nomination Form for 2008 Candidates:

  • Jack Breslin Life Achievement Award
  • Nell Jackson Outstanding Alumna Award
  • Henry C. Bullough Service Award
  • Lifetime Achievement Award for Retired Coaches
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