Attention all MSU Packaging Alumni Association Members, We need your help! Each year, the School of Packaging’s Alumni Association (PAA) presents four awards to deserving individuals for their service and career accomplishments within the following categories of Packaging below. Candidates may be recommended by packaging alumni, industry stakeholders, and through self-nominations. Hall of Fame Award Service…Read More
Awards
Candidates must possess the highest standards of integrity and character to positively reflect and enhance the prestige of Michigan State University’s School of Packaging and the Packaging profession.
Hall of Fame Award NOMINATION FORM
Recipients of the Hall of Fame Award are known for their support of the School of Packaging and Michigan State University, career accomplishments, and community service.
Paul Schmidt Service Award NOMINATION FORM
Awarded to candidates who have demonstrated outstanding volunteer service to Michigan State University’s School of Packaging and/or meritorious service to the packaging community on a local, state, national or international level.
Young Alumni Award NOMINATION FORM
Awarded to an MSU School of Packaging graduate who has attained a high level of professional accomplishment, and has demonstrated commitment to MSU School of Packaging by continuing outstanding volunteer service on behalf of the university and/or on a local, state, national or international level. First degree from Michigan State University must have been conferred within the past 10 years of application submission.
Innovation Award NOMINATION FORM
Awarded to a Michigan State School of Packaging graduate who has made a specific, definable contribution to the advancement of package technology. This contribution can range from the invention of a new consumer product/package to a unique manufacturing process or to significant environmental stewardship.
Recent Award Winners
Young Alumni Award Winners
- 2015 - Travis Key
- 2014 - Doug Merian
Innovation Award Winners
- 2017 - Matt Danhof
- 2014 - Joe Mase
- 2013 - David France
- 2012 - Harold "Butch" Bennett
Paul Schmidt Service Award Winners
- 2017 - Sean Gorman
- 2016 - Karen Keeder
- 2016 - Kevin Walker
- 2015 - Susan Rand
- 2015 - Kathy Grace
- 2013 - Paul Schmidt
- 2013 - Cheryl M. Gilliam
- 2012 - Suzanne Fisher
Hall of Fame Award Winners
- 2017 - Gail Tavill
- 2016 - Chip Foster
- 2015 - Bridget Grewal
- 2014 - Tom Snyder
- 2014 - Suzanne Fisher
- 2013 - Curtis Babb
- 2013 - Dr. Michael Richmond
- 2012 - Joan Pierce
- 2011 - Larry Dull
- 2010 - Bret Carlson
- 2008 - Paul Schmidt
- 2007 - Brian Wagner
- 2006 - Dr. Chet Mackson
- 2004 - Dr. Tee Downes
- 2004 - June Anderson
- 2003 - Dr. Jeffrey D. Armstrong
- 2003 - Brian Hopkins
- 2003 - Dr. Bruce Harte
- 2002 - Tom Hajec
- 2000 - Dwight Schmidt
- 2000 - Kathy Grace
- 1999 - Dr. James Goff
- 1997 - William Armstrong
- 1997 - Donald Abbott
- 1997 - Paul L. Peoples
- 1996 - Raymond Tucker
- 1996 - Dr. Hugh Lockhart
- 1995 - Patrick W. Sharp
- 1995 - Edward A. Church
Alumnus of the Year Award Winners
- 1994 - William J. Sommerville
- 1992 - Dennis Young
- 1991 - E. Joe Stillwell
- 1990 - David Olsson
- 1988 - William A. Armstrong
- 1988 - Thomas Cardinal
- 1985 - Fred Killinger
- 1984 - Paul R. Schmidt
- 1983 - Robert Ginsburg
- 1982 - Jerry L. Barnes
- 1979 - Gregory Reed
- 1978 - E. Joe Stillwell
- 1977 - Paul L. Peoples
- 1976 - Patricia Walcott
- 1976 - S. "Tako" Nada
- 1975 - Gerald Schultz
- 1974 - Carter B. Wurts
- 1973 - Joe E. Irvin
- 1972 - Douglas Novakowski
- 1971 - Stephen Pierce
- 1970 - Hugh E. Lockhart
- 1969 - Larry Richardson
- 1968 - Robert F. Weber
- 1967 - Lewis E. Kirkwood
- 1966 - Don Barnes
- 1965 - Robert F. Frisosky
- 1964 - Forest Neal
