Delta College

Candidates MUST meet the following criteria:

Already graduated with an Associate Degree in the preceding months of May – December 2011 OR
Applied for and will be fulfilling degree requirements by August 31, 2012.
Application for Graduation must be on file in the Records & Registration Office to be eligible for consideration for Graduate Awards Graduation Application Link
Recipient may not win same award twice.

Graduate Student Award Information:

One candidate will be chosen as recipient for each award
Recipient’s name is inscribed on a group plaque displayed in a showcase
Recipient’s name is inscribed on a beautiful plaque presented to the individual
Cash honorarium for all winners
Awards presented at the Student Awards Ceremony and Reception on Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Items considered by all Award Selection Committee’s:

Delta College Cumulative Grade Point
Delta College Grade Point in coursework directly related to specific award
Community involvement- active participation in volunteer associations, college clubs and organizations, church clubs and associations, independent volunteerism examples
Letters of recommendation - from faculty/staff, supervisors, volunteer coordinators, etc.
E-mail letters to: valeriebledsoe@delta.edu , or Fax to 989-667-2231 or mail to the VP of Students Office B-137, Delta College, 1961 Delta Road, University Center, Michigan 48710 (NOTE: Letters must be received by the February 17^st Deadline to be considered by selection committees)

Award Descriptions:

William R. Collings Award of Excellence–Highest Recognition Award
Outstanding Achievement, Leadership Potential and Service Graduate
By Dow Corning Corporation of Midland, in memory of Dr. William R. Collings. Dow Corning Corporation was formally established in 1943, and Dr. Collings was named company’s first general manager, later serving as president from 1954 to 1962. He was also a Charter Member of the Delta College Board of Trustees, and served on the Board from 1957 to 1976. The Dr. William R. Collings Award of Excellence has been given out since 1986 in memory of Mr Colling’s wise and generous counsel and superior leadership as president of the Dow Corning Corporation. This award recognizes academic achievement and superior citizenship. The graduate must have an excellent academic record and potential for outstanding future achievement. Evidence of demonstrated leadership in extracurricular activities that benefit the College and community is essential. Finalists will be contacted for a personal interview with the Awards committee.

Robert & Joyce Hetzler Family – Highest Recognition Award
Outstanding Graduate in Service & Leadership
The Hetzler Award was established in honor of Robert & Joyce Hetzler Family. Mr. Hetzler is former Chair of the Foundation Board, and the retired President and Chief Executive Officer of Monitor Sugar Company. Mrs. Hetzler taught home economics at schools in Michigan and Virginia for five years before raising the couple’s children. The award recognizes the graduate who has demonstrated outstanding achievement based on service and leadership to the college and the community. A high level of academic achievement at Delta must also be evident as documented by letters of recommendation or other documentation. Personal service and leadership examples include, but are not limited to: volunteer work at schools, churches, charitable organizations, fund raisers, etc. Finalists will be contacted for a personal interview with the Awards Committee.

Art Award – Sponsor: Peter & Suzanne Frantz
The Peter B. and Suzanne Smith Frantz Art Award Endowment, was made possible with a gift of from Mr. Frantz in memory of his wife. Mr. Frantz spent his career as an architect, and authored a book in 2000, “Jane’s Letters from Ireland: 1884-1886”, featuring letters from his maternal grandmother, Jane Stanley, one of America’s premier watercolor artists. Mrs. Frantz, who passed away in July 2005, was an accomplished artist who worked in the photography department at Delta College and exhibited her work at Adrian College, Central Michigan University and Alma College. Programs considered for this award: Art Majors, Electronic Media/Graphic Designs and graduates who completed multiple art classes.

Business Management Award – Sponsor: Morley Foundation
The Morley Foundation was established in 1948 by Mr. and Mrs. Ralph C. Morley Sr. Morley Companies. The Morley Foundation Award recognizes annually the outstanding Delta graduate in business and business management. The award has been established to recognize academic achievement and good citizenship thereby demonstrating the business community's concern and appreciation of superior performance. Additionally, it is expected such recognition will encourage other students to strive for success in the area of business. Programs considered for this award: Business Administration, Construction Management, Cosmetology Management, Entrepreneurship / Small Business Management, General Management, Marketing Management, Merchandising Management, Office Services Management and Retail Management.

Criminal Justice Award – Sponsor: F.O.P. Bay City Lodge 103
The Fraternal Order of Police is the world's largest organization of sworn law enforcement officers, with more than 324,000 members in more than 2,100 lodges. They are the voice of those who dedicate their lives to protecting and serving our communities, and are committed to improving the working conditions of law enforcement officers and the safety of those we serve through education, legislation, information, community involvement, and employee representation. No one knows the dangers and the difficulties faced by today's police officers better than another officer, and no one knows police officers better than the FOP. Programs considered for this award: Corrections, Emergency Dispatch, Law Enforcement, Law enforcement with Basic Police Training, Security / Loss Prevention Specialist.

Education Award – Sponsor: Edward & Kathryn Dunn Langenburg
Edward and Kathryn (Dunn) Langenburg of Bay City are retired educators, the parents of two children - Scott and Ann-Marie - and the grandparents of six. Mr. Langenburg worked for 31 years as a counselor and administrator for the Bay City Public Schools, and Mrs. Langenburg worked for 32 years as a mathematics teacher for Bangor Township and Bay City Public Schools. Mr. Langenburg received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education and a Master's degree in Counseling from Central Michigan University. Mrs. Langenburg attended Bay City Junior College and received an Associate's degree from Delta College (graduating during the College's first commencement exercises), a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from Central Michigan University, and a Master's degree in Teaching from Saginaw Valley State University. She is a member of the Delta College Foundation Board of Directors, and believes in giving back to Delta College for scholarship support she received when she was a college student. Programs considered for this award: Art Education, Business Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, Health Fitness Education Promotion, Industrial Arts Education, Industrial Tech. Education, Music Education, Physical Education, Pre-School Education, Secondary Education, and Special Education.

Engineering & Technology Award – Sponsor: Fred E Dulmage Endowment
The Fred E. Dulmage Memorial Award annually recognizes the outstanding Delta College graduate in mechanical engineering and technology. It was established to recognize academic achievement and good citizenship thereby demonstrating Delta College's appreciation of superior performance. Additionally, it is expected such recognition will encourage other students to strive for success. Programs considered for this Award: Aviation Flight Technology, Engineering- Pre, Mechanical Engineering Tech, and graduates with demonstrated excellence in CAD, CNC and DRF courses.

English Award – Sponsor: Margaret Timm Endowment
This award was established by Mr. Wesley Timm in memory of his wife Margaret Timm. A Bay City native, Mrs. Timm attended Bay City Public Schools and Bay City Junior College concentrating on foreign languages and graduating in 1931. She continued her studies in foreign languages at the University of Michigan. In 1933, she graduated with a major in Latin, minors in French and German, a K-12 Teaching Certificate and a Phi Beta Kappa key. At Central Michigan and Purdue Universities, she earned two Master degrees in English. When Garber High School opened, she was head English Department and introduced Advanced Placement English. For 30 years, Mrs. Timm emphasized excellence in all her classes as she prepared the students for college and life. At age 80, Margaret retired in 1993. She passed away in 2001. Mr. Timm, a member of the "Committee of 300" (considered to be founders of Delta College), passed away in 2007. Programs considered for this award: Journalism and/or emphasis on courses within the English Division Nominees must submit two writing samples. The English Division faculty will select the award recipient.

Finance Award – Sponsor: Chemical Bank
Chemical Financial Corporation (CFC) is the third largest bank holding company in Michigan, operating 129 Chemical Bank offices located throughout Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Chemical Bank understands the people, resources and potential of the communities in which they serve and help to make their communities better now and in the future for their neighbors and families. At Chemical Bank, this "neighbor-helping-neighbor" spirit is important. Programs considered, but not limited to: Accounting, or students who have demonstrated sustained excellence in accounting coursework.

Foreign Language Study Award – Sponsor: Lola Bishop Whitney Endowment
During her long life from July 13, 1883 until March 26, 1976, Lola Bishop Whitney lived a life which was filled with a spirit of adventure and a commitment which inspired students during her 41 years of teaching. As a dedicated teacher, she inspired students to study, to learn, to explore, and to strive for the best within them. It is hoped that her zest for adventure and learning will be communicated to those who receive awards and recognition from her endowment fund, and that her life will forever be an inspiration for students of all ages. The Lola Bishop Whitney Foreign Language Award was established to encourage and support foreign language study, which was a life-long pursuit for Lola Bishop Whitney, the former language teacher in Bay City. Programs considered for this award: Foreign Language majors, or students who have demonstrated sustained excellence in foreign language courses over several semesters of study.

Health Sciences Award –Sponsor: James McIntyre Endowment
Outstanding Graduate in Health Science Programs (except Nursing)
Created by James R. McIntyre, a lifetime Saginaw resident and Delta College supporter. Mr. McIntyre was employed by and later owned the McIntyre Funeral Chapel for 45 years, retiring in 2005. He is a Past President of the Saginaw (Downtown) Lions Club, a current member of the West Saginaw Civic Association and Second Vice President of PRIDE in Saginaw. He was named honorary grand marshal of the 2005 PRIDE Christmas Parade. Health Science Programs (except Nursing) considered for this award: Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Physical Therapist Asst., Radiography, Respiratory Care, and Surgical Technology

(Applied) Industrial/Technical Award - Sponsor: Employees of Gougeon Brothers, Inc.,
In 1969, Meade Gougeon and his younger brother Jan, who’s hometown is Bay City, founded Gougeon Brothers' Boatworks to build iceboats. Gougeon Brothers, Inc. has always been a privately-held company but in 1983, set the ground work to become an employee-owned company. In effect, any Gougeon employee you speak with is a part-owner of the company with a vested interest in keeping customer satisfaction. Gougeon Brothers, Inc. has a mission statement affirming their purpose. That is to provide safe, high-quality, cost-effective products and comprehensive technical information supported by continual research and development. Programs considered for this award: Automotive Service Technology, Automotive Service Educational Program Architectural Technology, Fire Science, welding, Skilled Trades, Residential Construction, Refrigeration/Heating - Air Conditioning Service Technology, Welding Engineering Technology.

Life Sciences Award – Sponsor: Julius and Irene Sutto Endowment
The Julius & Irene Sutto Student Award for Life Sciences Endowment has been established by gifts from Mr. Sutto in memory of his wife, to honor a top student enrolled in the Life Sciences. Mr. Sutto was a member of the Delta College “Committee of 300”, considered to be the College’s founders, and was employed with the County of Saginaw as its first controller in 1964 and served on the Saginaw County Board of Commissioners. Mrs. Sutto was the first female elected to the Spaulding Township School Board and the Bridgeport-Spaulding School Board, and served in a number of leadership roles. Delta College’s Life Sciences includes: Biology Majors, Biotechnology-Pre, Dentistry-Pre, Dietetics-Pre, Medical Tech.-Pre, Medicine-Pre, Mortuary Science-Pre, Occupational Therapy-Pre, Optometry –Pre, Osteopathy-Pre, Pharmacy-Pre, Physical Therapy-Pre, Veterinary Medicine-Pre and related transfer medical fields.

Mathematics Award – Sponsor: Jim and Janis Van Tiflin
This award has been established with a gift from Jim and Janis Van Tiflin. Mr. Van Tiflin is a member of the Delta College Foundation Board of Directors and serves as President of Citizens Bank. Mrs. Van Tiflin is a retired medical librarian. Both were born and raised in Saginaw, graduated from Saint Peter and Paul High School and attended Delta College. The Van Tiflins are grateful for the training they received at Delta. Students considered for this award: The recipient should have a strong academic record in the mathematics curriculum, with a minimum of 12 credits earned in Higher level mathematics (Algebra, Calculus, Geometry, Statistics)

Nursing Award – Sponsor:Frances Goll Mills
This award was established by a gift by the Frances Goll Mills Memorial Fund and recognizes an outstanding graduate in nursing. Mrs. Goll Mills, who passed away in 1982, moved to Saginaw in 1932 from Ohio. She became a well-respected artist in the Mid- Michigan area, having her works displayed at the Detroit Institute of Art, the Saginaw Art Museum and the Saginaw Women’s Club. Programs considered for this award: Licensed Paramedic to RN, LPN to RN, Nursing, Nursing-Pre (BSN)

Office or Administrative Technology – Sponsor: S. C. Johnson Award
SC Johnson is a family-owned and managed business dedicated to innovative, high-quality products, excellence in the workplace and a long-term commitment to the environment and the communities in which it operates. SC Johnson is one of Bay City’s premiere corporate citizens and believes in contributing to the well-being of the countries and communities in which they conduct business. Programs considered for this award: Administrative Assistant, Medical Secretary, and Legal Support Professional.

Physical Science Award -Sponsor: Dow Chemical Michigan Operations
This award is sponsored by the Dow Chemical Michigan Operations. Dow Chemical Company is a diversified chemical company that harnesses the power of innovation, science and technology to constantly improve what is essential to human progress. The Company offers a broad range of products and services to customers in more than 175 countries, helping them to provide everything from fresh water, food and pharmaceuticals to paints, packaging and personal care products. Built on a commitment to its principles of sustainability, Dow has annual sales of $49 billion and employs 43,000 people worldwide. Programs considered for this award: Chemical Process Tech., Environmental Tech, Agriculture, Biotechnology-Pre, Chemistry Majors, Conservation, Forestry, Geography, Geology, Natural Resources, and Water Environmental Technology.

Social Science Award – Wesley C. Timm Endowment
Mr. Timm was a member of the “Committee of 300”, considered to be the founders of Delta College. While he believed strongly in higher education, he was especially proud that nearly two-thirds of Delta's graduates stay in or around the Tri-County area as local residents and tax- paying citizens. Mr. Timm was very concerned about the future of the United States, the State of Michigan and the Tri-County area. He had a vision that, in order for the Great Lakes Bay Region (Bay, Midland and Saginaw Counties) to prosper, persons with vision and leadership need to be developed and motivated, and convinced to settle in this area. He believed that Delta College was very capable of training the next generation of leaders for the Great Lakes Bay Region. Students applying for this award must have taken two or more classes within History, Political Science or Economics, and demonstrate the potential for future leadership in government, education or business.