NMT Distinguished Alumni Awards
At Commencement, the Alumni Association recognizes Tech alumni for their exceptional achievements or for service to New Mexico Tech.
| Year | Distinguished Achievement | Distinguished Service |
| 2010 | Robert B. Blakestad | McKay Pugmire Michael Fitzgerald |
| 2009 | Michael Provenza | William Wilkinson |
| 2008 | Bryan Ulrich | Dr. J. Michael Kelly |
| 2007 | Larry Libersky | |
| 2005 | Donald Wenner | |
| 2004 | Don Tripp Leyla Sedillo |
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| 2003 | Ron J. Roman | |
| 2002 | William Denby Auble | Patrick Rodriguez |
| 2001 | Roger H. Richman | Eugene O’Connor |
| 2000 | Dr. Walter W. Fisher David Matter |
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| 1999 | Dr. Corale Brierley | M. Michael Olguin |
| 1998 | Dr. Stavros Papadopulos John A. Kruppenbach |
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| 1997 | Dr. Rafi Al-Hussainy Dr. Saul J. Escalera |
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| 1996 | Dr. Patrick M. Dhooge | |
| 1995 | Terry Wallace | Paul Shoemaker |
| 1994 | John F. Alderete George Atwood |
Frank T. Etscorn, III |
| 1993 | Dennis W. Darnall | Holm Bursum, III |
| 1992 | Gilbert R. Griswold Axel Scherer Larry D. Hartzhog |
George H. Westbrook |
| 1991 | Karl P. Staudhammer | William B. Macey |
| 1990 | Earl Herkenhoff Alan H. Cheetham |
Allen T. Paneral |
| 1989 | Ray W. Ballmer Eugene M. Jercinovic Earl Herkenhoff |
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| 1988 | Jeffrey G. Clevenger Irene E. Ryan |
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| 1987 | Etta Frances Walker | Dan J. Hartmann |
| 1986 | Bernard J. Mahoney, Sr. | Glen F. Brown |
| 1985 | John Duletsky | William G. Abbott |
| 1984 | Richard C. Anderson | Franklin T. “Casey” Davis |
| 1983 | Gene William Stockton | R. Eugene Samples |
| 1982 | Laurence Soderblom | Holm O. Bursum, Jr. |
| 1981 | Gordon Herkenhoff | Clarence Morrison |
Distinguished Achievement Award for the School of Mines
This award recognizes a pre-1951 alum who has made a major contribution to his/her profession or field of interest.
Distinguished Achievement Award for New Mexico Tech
This award honors alumni who have attained extraordinary distinction and are well-respected in their professional fields and personal endeavors.
Distinguished Service Award
This award recognizes alumni or friends who have made an impact on their communities, and enhanced the influence and reputation of New Mexico Tech through their service.
