Alumni Award Recipients

Aluminaria Award Winners, 2008

Celebrates UNM alumni who make the world a better, brighter place – individuals who go out of their way to help others. Their acts may be small but they are inspirational. We take pride in these alumni and want to thank them -- the Aluminarios who make life shine.

Gilbert Arizaga, '74 MD: For his warm heart and empathy with the patients and children in his care.

Erin Armstrong '05 BA : For her tireless work in pushing forward the Lynn and Erin Compassionate Use Act.

Tashina Banks Moore, '06 BBA: For the concern and dedication she demonstrates toward our earth and its young.

Prudence Beckh '80 MA: For her generous and inspirational gift tutoring children in the Cook Islands.

David Blunier '02 BBA, '07 MBA: For his tireless work on behalf of the children of the Binac Elementary School and the city of Binac, Kosovo.

Kara Bobroff, '92 BSED, '95 MA, '96 EDSP: For meeting the educational needs of children with respect and sensitivity.

Bueno Foods: Jackie, '79 BA, '83 MBA; Gene, '82 BS; Catherine, '75 BS, '80 MD; and Ana Baca, '94 MA: For creatively encouraging children of Baca Foods employees to succeed in and continue their education.

Helen Cortez '74 BED, '90 MA: For responding to the needs of children in Chihuahua and Otachique, Mexico, and for teaching her students to give.

Zona Cottrill: For her tireless work with the Foster Grandparents Program.

Gail Doherty '84 MA: For her tireless work with the Albuquerque Project Linus Chapter.

Diana Duncan, '94 BSNU: For the caring competence she demonstrated in tending wounded soldiers in Iraq.

Larry Emerson, '75 BUS: For for his dedication to improving the lives of the Navajo people.

Michael Emerson, '86 BSME: For his unflagging dedication to the UNM mission.

Miguel Encinias '77 PHD: For his patriotic and courageous service to our country in three wars.

Brenda Frink, '96 MA: For her tireless work at ArtStreet, providing an open studio for homeless artists in Albuquerque.

Shelly Fritz, '74 ASDH, '90 MA: For her generous and inspirational gift providing dental care to inhabitants of the jungles of Guatemala.

Freda Harris, '41 BA, '73 MA: For being an inspiration to her children and all who know her.

Heather Howard, '04 BSNU: For her tireless work in organizing a bone marrow drive for the UNMH Transplant Program.

Jerry Kammer, '83 MA: For his tireless investigative work that resulted in a Pulitzer Prize.

Ulrike Kerstges, '84 MSPE, '87 PHD: For her dedicated and tireless work in teaching kids the importance of a healthy lifestyle.

Glenn Lockhart, '81 MBA: For more than 5,000 hours of volunteer work.

Marjorie McCament, '54 BSED, '71 MA: For her tireless work as an after-school tutor at First Presbyterian Church of Albuquerque.

Jodi Miller, '03 BAFA: For her tireless work in the art program at Ernie Pyle Middle School.

Ryan Mirabal, '04 BUS: For his tireless work in rebuilding the war-torn police station in Mahmudiyah, Iraq.

Jacob Montano, '73 BAED: For his dedicated work in the APS Credit Recovery Program.

Jennifer Montano, '73 BSED, '90 MA: For her dedicated work in the APS Credit Recovery Program.

Lorna Montoya, '01 BSNU: For her tireless work in organizing a bone marrow drive for the UNMH Transplant Program.

Midge Nichelason, '85 MA: For her generous and inspirational gift to her students at Governor Bent Middle School.

Claire Pestak, '03 BS: For her dedicated and tireless work in the Peace Corp.

Bobby Reyes, '85 BSIE: For his generous and inspirational gift of woodworking to his students at West Mesa High School.

Ned Ross, '50 BSCE: For creating a sense of community and oneness at numerous alumni gatherings.

Michael Samuel, '98 BS: For his tireless work with the Family Care Network.

Michelle Stratton, '04 BSNU: For her tireless work in organizing a bone marrow drive for the UNMH Transplant Program.

Linda Tippeconnie, '98 BSPE: For her dedicated and tireless work in teaching kids the importance of a healthy lifestyle.

Diana and George Trujeque, '03 BUS and '73 BSPE: For their generosity toward the Children's Cancer Fund of New Mexico.

Joe Vivian, '64 BSHP: For faithfully delivering Meals on Wheels with caring and good cheer.