Golden Awards

The highest honor bestowed by the Alumni Association is the Golden Award. Selection is based on outstanding service to the University or the Alumni Association and distinguished leadership in the recipient's career or community.

The criteria for the Young Alumni Achievement Award is the same as the Golden Award with one exception; the nominee must be between the ages of 21-39 to receive the Young Alumni Achievement Award.

The MSU Alumni Association will honor the 2026 class at its annual awards dinner on Thursday, Sept. 17, at 6 p.m. in the Minot State Student Center Conference Center.

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2026 Golden Awards

The Minot State University Alumni Association is pleased to announce it has selected four individuals for the 2026 Golden Award and one individual for the 2026 Young Alumni Achievement Award.

The honorees include Brekka (Nybakken) Kramer ’98, Bob Skabo ’60, Jerry Sinn ’67, and Steven Wood ’69. The Young Alumni Achievement Award winner is McKenna (Larson) Gudmunson ’13.

“The Alumni Association is thrilled to celebrate the achievements of our Golden Award and Young Alumni Achievement Award winners,” said Courtenay Brekhus, MSU’s director of alumni engagement. “Their dedication and contributions to Minot State and their respective communities are an inspiration to our current students and alumni.”

2026 Recipients