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The Alumni Fellow program is celebrated annually by all Kansas State University academic colleges and is coordinated by the Kansas State University Alumni Association.
- 2026 Traci Ferrell O’Bryan, IAID
- 2025 Graham Smith, RCP
- 2024 Doug Mann, LA
- 2023 Louis Meilink, ARCH
- 2022 Brian Diederich, IAPD
- 2019 William Sullivan, LA
- 2018 Tom Phillips, RCP
- 2017 Richard Martin, ARCH
- 2016 Larry King, IAPD
- 2015 John Norris, LA
- 2014 Raymond "Ray" Willis, MRCP
- 2013 Bill Livingston, ARCH
- 2012 Marvin Manlove, IAPD
- 2011 Charles "Chip" Crawford III, LA
- 2010 James Pendowski, RCP
- 2009 Casey Cassias, ARCH
- 2008 John Renner, IAPD
- 2007 Lynn Moore, LA
- 2006 John Hedeen, RCP
- 2005 Martin Anthony (Tony) Rangel, ARCH
- 2004 Ward V Wells, IAPD
- 2003 Larry Walling, LA
- 2002 Dennis McKee, RCP
- 2001 Victor Regnier, ARCH
- 2000 Merle F. Brown, IAPD
- 1999 Stanley Cowan, LA
- 1998 Vicki L. Noteis, ARCH
- 1997 Dato' Zainuddin bin Muhammad, RCP
- 1996 Thomas A. Tyler, IAPD
- 1995 J. Steve Ownby, LA
- 1994 Charles D. Linn, ARCH
- 1993 Kathryn Annis Wilson, RCP
- 1992 Alan Lauck, IAPD
- 1991 Leland Blackledge, ARCH
- 1990 J "Kipp" Shrack, LA
- 1989 Dr. Clyde Weaver, RCP
- 1988 Jack Jones, ARCH
- 1988 Margaret Jones, LA
- 1987 Paul C. K. Lu, ARCH
- 1986 Evie Asken, ARCH
- 1985 John B Rogers, ARC
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The annual Alumni Honoree Program was established to recognize outstanding graduates of the College of Architecture, Planning & Design and to bring them into dialogue with students, faculty and university administrators. Alumni Honorees are 10 years out of the College of Architecture, Planning & Design.
- Aaron Bisch
- Dylan Rupar
- Foster Kunter
- Katie Leise
- Joseph Foster
- Terrence Williams
- Alyssa Butler, LA
- Nadav Bittan, ARCH
- Kate Moeder, IAID
- Mitchell Loring, RCP
- Montoya Coleman, INDD
- Will Leonard, ARCH
- Felicia Balestrere, IAPD
- Stephanie Kisler, RCP
- Derek Hoetmer, LA
2022 (Full press release)
- Annie Robinson, ARCH
- Lyndsee Johnson, IAPD
- Eva Steinman Daetwiler , RCP
- Jennifer Engelke, LA
2019 (Full press release)
- Adam and Rebekah Wagoner, ARCH
- Gia Zapattini, IAPD
- Stephanie Peterson, RCP
- Ian Scherling, LA
2018 (Full press release)
- Clemente Jaquez, ARCH
- Carly Pumphrey, IAPD
- Chris Sass, LA
- Chad Bunger, RCP
2017 (Full press release)
- Gustavo Ramirez, ARCH
- Michelle Rotherham, IAPD
- Sarah Anzicek, RCP
- Celine Armstrong, LA
2016 (Full press release)
- Corbin Keech, ARCH
- Drew and Melissa Marlow, IAPD
- Katie Martin, LA
- Ryan McKay, RCP
2015 (Full press release)
- Brad Kingsley, ARCH
- Daniel Creekmore, IAPD
- John Payne, LA
- Danielle Hollrah, RCP
2014
- Jason Gregory, LA
- Brian Pelack, IAPD
- Benedict Ehreth,RCP
- Gregory Thomas Spaw, ARCH
2013
- Manjula Boyina and Diwakar Vadapalli, RCP
- Elena Vossman Scott, LA
- Matthew Sturich, ARCH
- Katie Hoke, IAPD
2012
- Lauren Wendlandt, ARCH
- Adam Stover, IAPD
- Joshua Bender, LA
- Rajesh Uttaravalli, RCP
2011
- Jess McNeely, RCP
- Lynn Oliver, LA
- Amie Keener, IAPD
- Addie Abushousheh, ARCH
2010
- Eric Taylor, LA
- Ryan Fronick, IAPD
- Christopher Fein, ARCH
2009
- Jason Jaggi, RCP
- Heidi (Bielenberg) Pollmann, LA
- Adam Herbig, IAPD
- Ryan Robinett, ARCH
2008
- Paul Freeland, LA
- Greg Nelson, IAPD
- Brent Crittenden and Sarah Gibson, ARCH
2007
- Shelli (Barr) Rushing, RCP
- Jamie Fogle, LA
- Aaron Nies, IAPD
- Brian Jones, ARCH
2006
- Don Burchett, RCP
- Kerri Burchett, RCP
- Scott Bingham, LA
- Shel Barry, IAPD
- Yoonhie Lee, ARCH
2005
- Russell Ewy, RCP
- Jon Seier, LA
- Rhonda (Dillon) Hileman, IAPD
- Shawn Basler, ARCH
2004
- CJ Eisenbarth Hager, RCP
- Mary Epperson Gourlay, LA
- Kurt Schlough, IAPD
- Christopher DeGuentz, ARCH
2003
- Brenda Sedlacek, RCP
- Steve Rhoades, LA
- Torry Hessman, IAPD
- Doug Stockman, ARCH
- Tim Hossler, ARCH
2002
- Dawn Landholm, RCP
- Ken Puncerelli, LA
- Wes Crosby, IAPD
- Jay Siebenmorgen, ARCH
2001
- Kevin Khung, LA
- Kimberly Johnson, IAPD
- Antonio Duncan, ARCH
2000
- Kim Brophy, RCP
- Neal Kessler, LA
- Michele Willett Wilson, IAPD
- Rohn Grotenhuis, ARCH
1999
- Paul Kissinger, LA
- Lori Franke, IAPD
- John Eck, ARCH
1998
- Tarek Moneir, RCP
- Phillip Smith, LA
- Gregory Miller, IAPD
- Richa Wilson, ARCH
1997
- Margret Kaii-Ziegler, RCP
- Mohammed Nuru, LA
- Claudia M. Pratt, IAPD
- Craig Schultz, ARCH
1996
- Rebecca Hessel Garten, RCP
- Timothy S. Rorvig, LA
- Glen A. Miller, IAPD
- Mark Chaney, ARCH
1995
- Steven N. Rodie, LA
- Charles (Chuck) Mies, IAPD
- Mark Banholzer, ARCH
1994
- John Royster, LA
- Tina Van Dyke LeCoff, LA
- Michelle Wempe, IAPD
- Jonathan R. Knight, ARCH
- Judi E. Bauer, ARCH
1993
- Tom Phillips, RCP
- Linda Cleland, LA
- Joan Minneman Cannon, IAPD
- Annette Haflich Shaver, ARCH
1992
- Cathy Stackpole, RCP
- Rod Harms, LA
- Stephanie Rolley, LA
- Steven Hefta, IAPD
- Thomas Waggoner, ARCH
1991
- James Pendowski, RCP
- Julianne Niemann, LA
- Pam Ziegenfuss, IAPD
- Dixie Roberts Junk, ARCH
- Robert Junk, ARCH
1988
- David Gnaegy, LA
Award information
Kansas State University's College of Architecture, Planning & Design, or APDesign, has selected Populous as the recipient of the 2026 Firm of the Year Award. This distinguished honor recognizes Populous' transformative impact on the built environment and its long-standing dedication to excellence, innovation and mentorship in the design profession.
The Firm of the Year Award is presented annually to a design practice that has demonstrated exemplary leadership, a significant influence on the profession, and a strong partnership with APDesign and its students. Populous has consistently embodied these values, providing meaningful engagement with the college and championing opportunities for future design leaders.
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