In conjunction with the AFIT Foundation, AFIT seeks nominations and recognizes alumni who have distinguished themselves through outstanding contributions throughout their career. Below are the winners for years awarded.
2022
Colonel Susanne Waylett, USAF (Ret.), Air Force Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Engineering and Management, M.S. Engineering Management, 1984
Young Alumni Award Winners
Lieutenant Colonel Juan Jurado, Air Force Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Engineering and Management, M.S. Electrical Engineering, 2012, Distinguished Graduate, PhD Electrical Engineering, 2019
Dr. Mark Spencer, Air Force Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Engineering and Management, M.S. Optical Sciences and Engineering, 2011 and PhD Optical Sciences and Engineering, 2014
International Alumni Award Winners
Dr. Zaffir Chaudhry – Pakistan, Air Force Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Engineering and Management, M.S. Aeronautical Engineering, 1985
Dr. Mohammad Javed Khan – Pakistan, Air Force Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Engineering and Management, M.S. Aeronautical Engineering, 1980
2019
Colonel Fredric L. Abrams, USAF (Ret.), Air Force Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Engineering and Management, M.S. Systems Management, Distinguished Graduate, 1974
Colonel Eric J. Jumper, PhD, USAF (Ret.), Air Force Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Engineering and Management, PhD, Gas Dynamics and Laser Physics, 1975
Young Alumni Award Winners
Dr. Nicholas Kovach, Air Force Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Engineering and Management, M.S. Cyber Operations, 2010 and PhD Computer Science, 2016
Lieutenant Colonel David Liu, Air Force Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Engineering and Management, PhD Astronautical Engineering, 2011
International Alumni Award Winners
Colonel Yong-Kun Cho – South Korea, Air Force Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Engineering and Management, M.S. Operations Research, 2002 and PhD Operations Research, 2005
Mr. Jacob Torren – Israel – posthumous, Air Force Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Engineering and Management, M.S. Electrical Engineering, Distinguished Graduate, 1976
2014
Major General Jeffrey Riemer, USAF (Ret.), Air Force Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Engineering and Management, M.S. in Aeronautical Engineering, Distinguished Graduate, 1984
Brigadier General Charles P. “Pete” Winters, USAF (Ret.), Air Force Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Engineering and Management, M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, 1968
Dr. Stephen E. Cross, Air Force Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Engineering and Management, M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Distinguished Graduate, 1977
2010
General Robert T. Herres, USAF (Ret.) – posthumous, Air Force Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Engineering and Management, M.S. Electrical Engineering, 1960
Dr. Ray O. Johnson, Air Force Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Engineering and Management, M.S. Electrical Engineering, 1987; PhD Electrical Engineering, 1993
2008
General Charles R. Holland, USAF (Ret.), Air Force Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Engineering and Management, M.S. Astronautical Engineering, 1978
Lieutenant General James W. Stansberry, USAF (Ret.), Air Force Institute of Technology, School of Business, MBA, 1956
Brigadier General Horace L. Russell, USAF (Ret.), Air Force Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Engineering and Management, M.S. Aerospace Engineering, 1965
2006
Dr. Vincent J. Russo, Air Force Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Engineering and Management, M.S. Materials Engineering, 1964
Mr. Robert A. K. Mitchell, Air Force Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Engineering and Management, M.S. Astronautical Engineering, 1973
2005
Lieutenant General Leo Pigaty, USAF (Ret.), Air Force Institute of Technology, School of Systems and Logistics, M.S. Logistics Management, 1973
Colonel Howard M. McCoy, Air Corps Engineering School, 1936
Dr. Anthony K. Hyder, Air Force Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Engineering and Management, M.S. Engineering Space Physics, 1964; PhD Aerospace Engineering, 1969
2004
Major General Robert Rankine, USAF (Ret.), Air Force Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Engineering and Management, M.S. Electrical Engineering, 1964
Dr. Edward (Tom) Curran, Air Force Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Engineering and Management, PhD Aerospace Engineering, 1979
2003
General Lawrence A. Skantze, USAF (Ret.), Air Force Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Engineering and Management, M.S. Nuclear Engineering, 1959
Lieutenant General Richard K. Saxer, USAF (Ret.), Air Force Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Engineering and Management, M.S. Air Ordnance, 1957
2002
Major General Donald L. Lamberson, USAF (Ret.), Air Force Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Engineering and Management, M.S. Nuclear Engineering, 1961, PhD Aerospace Engineering, 1969
Brigadier General Daniel H. Daley, USAF (Ret.), Army Air Forces Engineering School, 1945
Colonel Guion S. Bluford, USAF (Ret.), Air Force Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Engineering and Management, M.S. Aerospace Engineering, 1974, PhD Aerospace Engineering, 1978
Mr. George W. S. Abbey, Air Force Institute of Technology, Graduate School of Engineering and Management, M.S. Electrical Engineering, 1959
1993
General Muir S. Fairchild, USAF (Ret.) – posthumous, Air Corps Engineering School, 1929
Lieutenant General Ralph P. Swofford, Jr., USAF (Ret.), Air Corps Engineering School, 1936
1990
Lieutenant General Donald L. Putt, USAF (Ret.) – posthumous, Air Corps Engineering School, 1937
Major General William A. Anders (USAF Reserve), AFIT Graduate School of Engineering and Management, M.S. Nuclear Engineering, 1962
1987
General Lew Allen, Jr., USAF (Ret.), University of Illinois, M.S. 1952, Ph.D. 1954
General Benjamin W. Chidlaw, USAF (Ret.) – posthumous, Air Corps Engineering School, 1931
1985
General Mark E. Bradley, USAF (Ret.), Air Corps Engineering School, 1938
Lieutenant General Kenneth B. Wolfe, USAF (Ret.) – posthumous, Air Corps Engineering School, 1931
1983
Brigadier General Harold R. Harris, USAF (Ret.), Air Service Engineering School, 1922
Colonel Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, PhD 1963
1981
General George C. Kenney, USAF (Ret.), Air Service Engineering School, 1921
Lieutenant General Laurence C. Craigie, USAF (Ret.), Air Corps Engineering School, 1935
1979
General Bernard A. Schriever, Air Corps Engineering School, 1941
General James H. Doolittle, Air Service Engineering School, 1923
Colonel Frank Borman, California Institute of Technology, M.S., 1957
Colonel George V. Holloman – posthumous, Air Corps Engineering School, 1935