GVSU Hall of Fame
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In 1976 Grand Valley State began naming distinguished individuals to the Grand Valley State Hall of Fame. Each honoree has had a major impact on the vitality and quality of life in West Michigan.
They have contributed to Grand Valley’s growth and development through their leadership, vision and generosity. Grand Valley State University is proud to honor these outstanding individuals.
Hall of Fame members are listed below with the year they were inducted. |
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Enrichment Award
| Philip W. Buchen | 1976 | John H. Batts | 2002 | |
| L. William Seidman | 1976 | Ralph W. Hauenstein | 2002 | |
| James H. Zumberge | 1976 | Clare F. Jarecki | 2002 | |
| Richard M. Gillett | 1978 | Leslie E. Tassell | 2002 | |
| Paul A. Johnson | 1980 | Donna K. Brooks | 2003 | |
| Robert C. Pew | 1980 | James W.F. Brooks | 2003 | |
| Richard M. DeVos | 1982 | Mary Ann Keeler | 2003 | |
| Edward I. Schalon | 1984 | Miner S. Keeler II | 2003 | |
| James R. Sebastian | 1984 | Arnold C. Ott | 2004 | |
| William F. Beebe | 1986 | Barbara Gordon | 2005 | |
| Frederik G.H. Meijer | 1986 | George H. Gordon | 2005 | |
| Peter C. Cook | 1988 | John C. Kennedy | 2006 | |
| L.V. Eberhard | 1988 | John C. Canepa | 2007 | |
| Seymour K. Padnos | 1988 | Marie O. Canepa ’81 | 2007 | |
| Dorothy A. Johnson | 1990 | Jack H. Miller | 2007 | |
| Glenn M. Walters | 1990 | Joan P. Secchia | 2008 | |
| Judith S. Hooker | 1992 | Peter F. Secchia | 2008 | |
| Robert L. Hooker | 1992 | Kate Pew Wolters | 2009 | |
| Hy Berkowitz | 1994 | Joyce S.Wisner | 2009 | |
| Jay Van Andel | 1994 | Thomas A. Wisner | 2009 | |
| David G. Frey | 1996 | Pamella G. DeVos | 2010 | |
| Audrey M. Sebastian | 1996 | Daniel G. DeVos | 2010 | |
| Roger A. Andersen | 1998 | Edward J. Frey | 2010 | |
| Patricia B. Johnson | 1998 | Frances T. Frey | 2010 | |
| Richard J. Lacks, Sr. | 1998 | John C. Huizenga | 2012 | |
| Charles E. Johnson II | 2000 | Michael J. Jandernoa | 2012 | |
| Fred M. Keller | 2000 | Susan Jandernoa | 2012 | |
| Stuart B. Padnos | 2000 |
Leadership Award
| Kate Pew Wolters | 1989 | Pamella G. DeVos | 1999 | |
| Fred P. Keller | 1989 | James P. Hackett | 1999 | |
| Donna K. Brooks | 1991 | Meg Miller Willit | 2003 | |
| John C. Kennedy | 1991 | Mitchell G. Watt | 2004 | |
| Kyle Smith Irwin | 1993 | Daniel J. Hurwitz | 2005 | |
| Hank Meijer | 1993 | Randall S. Damstra ’82 | 2006 | |
| Doyle A. Hayes ’75 | 1995 | Starr S. Meijer | 2007 | |
| Mary Lee Scanlon | 1995 | Carol Van Andel | 2008 | |
| Cathy Bissell | 1997 | Timothy Schowolter | 2010 | |
| Dan DeVos | 1997 | Barbara Schowolter | 2010 |
Arend D. Lubbers Award
| Jean W. Enright | 2004 |
| Margaret Sellers Walker | 2005 |
| Joyce F. Hecht | 2006 |
| Glenn A. Niemeyer | 2007 |
| Ronald F. VanSteeland | 2009 |
| Mary Seeger | 2010 |
| Johnine Callahan | 2012 |
Founder's Award
| L. William Seidman | 2004 |