Alumni Recognition Awards
Celebrating the Husky impact
#OurSCSU is a symbol of the strength of our community, and there is no better example of that strength than St. Cloud State alumni. Our annual alumni recognition awards look to highlight the Huskies who are bold thinkers, influencers, change makers and leaders in the region, around the country and the globe.
Nominations are accepted year-round. We welcome St. Cloud State alumni, faculty, staff, administration, and emeriti as well as community members to submit a nomination.
Meet the 2026 Honorees
Abby (Rasmussen) Rittenhouse ’15, ’20
A standout member of the Huskies swim and dive team, Abby (Rasmussen) Rittenhouse joined Huskies Athletics in 2022 as associate athletics director for compliance and administration. She oversees NCAA compliance, the Huskies Academic Center, personnel administration and management, and serves as a sports administrator — helping support the success of student-athletes.
Dr. Michele Mumm ’92
Dr. Michele Mumm is associate provost for institutional effectiveness and academic quality at SCSU, where she provides strategic leadership to advance academic excellence and institutional effectiveness. She has led major initiatives in accreditation, assessment, academic planning and continuous improvement while fostering collaboration across the University.
Bruce Hentges ’89, ’96
Bruce Hentges is a longtime educator and leader whose career has been dedicated to expanding opportunities for students across Central Minnesota. During a distinguished 36-year career with St. Cloud Area School District 742, he served as a teacher, coach, activities director, assistant principal, transportation director, and executive director of the District 742 Local Education & Activities Foundation (LEAF).
Hedy Tripp ’96
Hedy Tripp is a dedicated community leader, educator, writer and social justice advocate who has spent decades serving Central Minnesota through nonprofit leadership, mentorship and cultural programming. She continues to inspire others through writing, storytelling, poetry workshops and community engagement.
All Past Awardees
Visionary Award
In addition to the awards listed above, the Visionary Award is presented each year to a supporter of St. Cloud State who has made a significant philanthropic impact. While nominations are not open for the award, you can view a list of previous Visionary Award recipients.