2023 Alumni Award Winners

September 28, 2023

We are excited to honor some outstanding Bethany College Alumni this year during our Homecoming Alumni Awards brunch. These alumni have exceled in their careers an made in impact in their communities. We are so grateful for the way they represent Bethany College in the world.


This year's winners are: Gold Award: Benjamin Teitelbaum '07 and Donelle (Stevens) Sage '06. Alumni Award of Merit: C. David Wahlgren '69 and Larry Van Der Wege '94. Distinguished Graduate Award: Dwight Swisher '67 and Noni Strand '82. Lifetime Achievement Award: Leon '64 and Judy (Peterson) Burch '66, and Doug Talbott '66.


Please join us Saturday October 14th at 8:30 to honor these outstanding alumni. The awards will be held in downtown Lindsborg at the Sundstrom Conference Center. Tickets are still available!


Get your tickets here!

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