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Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award and Honorary Degrees

Named in honor of the late Dr. Bernard C. Radde, who served as a member and officer of the Lake Michigan College Board of Trustees for 25 years, this award is presented to an individual(s) who has advanced the cause of Lake Michigan College and higher education.

May 26, 2022

The Lake Michigan College Board of Trustees named BHSH Spectrum Health Lakeland President Loren B. Hamel, MD, as the 2022 recipient of the Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award during 75th annual commencement ceremonies on May 1.

October 4, 2021

The Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award is named in honor of the late Dr. Bernard C. Radde, who served as a member of the Lake Michigan College Board of Trustees for 25 years. It is presented annually to an individual or individuals who have advanced the cause of Lake Michigan College and higher education.

November 20, 2020

The Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award is named in honor of the late Dr. Bernard C. Radde, who served as a member of the Lake Michigan College Board of Trustees for 25 years. It is presented annually to an individual or individuals who have advanced the cause of Lake Michigan College and higher education.

June 17, 2019

Judy Truesdell was recognized with the Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award in 2019.

June 17, 2019

The Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award was presented to Danny Sledge in 2019.

June 17, 2018

The Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award was presented to Mike and Lisa Welch in 2018.

June 17, 2017

The Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award was presented to Al Pscholka in 2017.

June 17, 2016

The Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award was presented to Joan Smith in 2016.

June 17, 2015

Janice Varney received the Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award in 2015. 

June 17, 2014

Emily Foster was recognized with the Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award in 2014.

May 1, 2013

When Bob Schodorf speaks of his guiding philosophy in life, he simply states, “A good share of my success is because of what I’ve borrowed from oth

June 16, 2012

Marian and Greg O’Niel received the Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award in 2012.

June 16, 2011

William Emery received the Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award in 2011.

June 16, 2011

Mary Fowler received the Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award in 2011.

June 16, 2010

The Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award was presented to Stephen and Carol Sizer in 2010.

June 16, 2009

Mabel Johnson Mayfield was awarded the Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award in 2009.

June 16, 2008

The Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award was awarded to Jeff and Marcia Fettig in 2008.

June 16, 2007

Judith Buchalski was awarded the Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award in 2007.

June 16, 2006

Merlin and Carolyn Hanson received the Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award in 2006.

June 16, 2005

Jim Krzyzewski received the Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award in 2005.

June 16, 2004

Anne Erman was awarded the Bernard C. Radde Distinguished Service Award in 2004.

  • Dr. William Camelet - 2003
  • Stephen E. Upton – 2002
  • Harry Gast - 2001
  • Muhammad & Lonnie Ali - 2000
  • David R. Whitwam – 1999
  • Steve C. Silcox - 1998
  • Donald R. Mikel - 1997
  • Murray W. Telsworth - 1996
  • William D. Marohn - 1995
  • John Campbell & Charmaine Kibler - 1994
  • Dan L. Smith - 1993
  • Richard Dougherty - 1992
  • Warren E. Gast - 1991
  • Dr. Dean Sanders - 1990
  • Dr. Donald & Eloise Moely - 1989
  • Dr. Dorothy Leader - 1988
  • Elizabeth & Lloyd Miller - 1987
  • Robert P. Small, J.D. - 1987
  • William Hessel - 1987
  • Dr. Bernard C. Radde - 1986

Lake Michigan College Honorary Degrees

  • ​Mary Jo Tomasini - 2019
  • Raymond Robert Ricordati, Jr. - 2015
  • Merlin Hanson - 2013
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