Alumni Awards
George G. Booth Traveling Fellowship
The George G. Booth Traveling Fellowship provides an opportunity for recent alum to research some special aspect of architecture that requires international travel. The award is based on the applicant’s academic and professional record and submission of a well-documented plan of international study.
Distinguished Alumnus Award
Taubman College Distinguished Alumnus awardees have made significant impacts and contributions to their chosen profession. They have demonstrated a commitment to innovation, collaboration, and leadership throughout their career, producing exceptional results and an outstanding body of work in their professional sphere. Honorees have also demonstrated an ongoing commitment to the future of their chosen field through mentorship, education, engagement with Taubman College students and alumni, volunteerism, involvement with professional organizations or non-profits, or other services to build a better tomorrow.
2023
Kenneth Knuckles, B.S. ’73
2022
Daryl Carter, B.S. ’77
2021
John Ronan, B.S. ’85
2020
June Manning Thomas, Ph.D. ’77
2019
Gordon Carrier, B.S. ’79, M.Arch ’81
2016
Marlene Imirzian, B.S.’80, M.Arch.’83
2015
Kristina Ford, Ph.D.’76
2014
Tom Tjaarda, B.Arch.’58
2013
Karen Fairbanks, B.S. ’81
2012
Peter Lagerwey, M.U.P. ’81
2011
James Chaffers, FAIA, M.Arch.’69, D.Arch.’71
2010
Peter Kuttner, FAIA, B.S. ’73, M.Arch.’74
2008
Jorge Perez, M.U.P.’76
2007
Joseph M. Valerio, FAIA, B.Arch.’70
2006
Robert C. Metcalf, FAIA, B.Arch.’50
2005
Daniel L. Dworsky, FAIA, B.Arch.’50
2004
Marcy Kaptur, M.U.P.’74
2003
Sim Van der Ryn, B.Arch.’58
2002
James van Sweden, B.Arch.’60
2001
Ralph Rapson FAIA, B.Arch. ’38
2000
Robert J. Frasca, FAIA, B.Arch.’57
1999
Charles Correa, B.Arch.’53
Outstanding Recent Graduate Award
Taubman College Outstanding Recent Graduate awardees are alums who graduated within the last 10 years and have achieved significant recognition or accomplishment in their chosen field. This could be through professional awards, starting new businesses or ventures, involvement in professional organizations, achieving leadership positions within their organizations, or engagement in their local communities. Recipients have also contributed to Taubman College’s prestige and reputation through volunteering with career and professional development, engagement with students and faculty, or other forms of involvement in our alumni community.
2023
Ujijji Davis Williams, M.U.P. ’17
2022
Sophie Jantz, M.U.R.P. ’17
2021
Lisa Sauve, M.Arch ’11, M.S. ’14