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Battalion Award Recipients

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Captain David J. Lueder, USMC, Merit Scholarship




Sponsored by the University of Wisconsin Naval ROTC Alumni Association


Presented by the UW Naval ROTC Alumni Association. In honor of Captain David J. Leuder, who received his commission as an aviator in 1979 from the University of Wisconsin NROTC.


David J. Lueder Bio





2014

MIDN 2/C Holbeck

MIDN 2/C Greene

MIDN 4/C Silvis

MIDN 4/C Bernhardt


2015

MIDN 1/C Zarkis Zenobian

MIDN 1/C Lauren Monge


2016

MIDN 2/C Christopher Poellinger

MIDN 2/C Justin Silvis

MIDN 4/C Derek Campbell


2017

MIDN 2/C Leland Raymond

MIDN 2/C MaBhew Sherman

MIDN 3/C John Tilstra


2018

MIDN 2/C Izack Ohman

MIDN 2/C Deryk Clary

MIDN 2/C Evan Lallensack


2019

OC Cassandra Mcanallen

MIDN 1/C Katherine Katula

SSGT Matthew Burazin


2020

MIDN 2/C Michael C. Kindschi

MIDN 2/C Lucas H. Latterell

MIDN 2/C Michael Elwing


2021

SSgt William Ratajczyk

MIDN 2/C John James

MIDN 2/C Calvin Poche


2022

MIDN 2/C Nathan Poches

MIDN 2/C Savannah Houdeshell


2023

(Not Awarded)


2024

MIDN 2/C Jake Swanson

MIDN 2/C Christopher Machtel


2025

MIDN 2/C William Pfeifle

MIDN 2/C Peter Deftos


Lieutenant Commander John S. Lyman Merit Scholarship




Sponsored by the University of Wisconsin Naval ROTC Alumni Association


Presented by the UW Naval ROTC Alumni Association. In honor of Lieutenant Commander John S. Lyman, who received his commission in 1953 from the University of Wisconsin NROTC and served as the Engineer Officer aboard the USS THRESHER (SSN 593). LCDR Lyman was lost at sea when THRESHER failed to surface on 10 April, 1963.


John S. Lyman Bio




2014

MIDN 2/C Gallaher


2015

MIDN 1/C Aaron Holbeck

MIDN 3/C Christopher Poellinger

MIDN 4/C Mark Hanson

MIDN 4/C Leland Raymond


2016

MIDN 3/C Cole Kunsman

MIDN 1/C Renee Whitehead


2017

MIDN 4/C Katie Katula

MIDN 4/C Nicholas Pinzl

MIDN 4/C Jacob Rielly

2018

MIDN 4/C Michael Elwing

MIDN 4/C Karl Zimbauer

MIDN 3/C Tyler Walters


2019

MIDN 1/C David Draka

MIDN 4/C Kaitlin Kons

MIDN 1/C Thorne Powers


2020

MIDN 3/C Ryan Cody

MIDN 4/C Mike Trittler

MIDN 4/C Andrew Penniston


2021

MIDN 1/C Jacob Friend

MIDN 4/C Benjamin Torine

MIDN 4/C Christopher Machtel


2022

MIDN 3/C Benjamin Torine

MIDN 4/C Matthew Green


2023

MIDN 4/C Jacob DeWinter


2024

MIDN 4/C Jordan Nies

MIDN 4/C Adam Banerjee


2025

MIDN 4/C Tarush Ramdas


Donald L. Alf Award




Sponsored by the Ross M. and Michele M. Annable Foundation


In honor of Mr. Don Alf, a 1967 graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Madison NROTC unit. It is presented to an outstanding leader who has demonstrated commitment to helping others achieve success. The selected recipient exhibits a combination of scholastic achievement, personal leadership, sociability, community involvement and financial need.


Donald L. Alf Bio




2021

MIDN 3/C Nathan Poches


2022

MIDN 1/C Calvin Poche


2023

MIDN 2/C Pope Mallette

2024

MIDN 3/C Amelia Sitzberger


2025

MIDN 1/C Matthew Green


Professor of Naval Science Freshman Spirit Award




Sponsored by the Pankow Family


Professor of Naval Science Freshman Spirit Award in Memory of Lieutenant Junior Grade Erdman (Erd) H. Pankow for Excellence, Enthusiasm and Participation in activities of the Battalion of Midshipmen, Naval ROTC, University of Wisconsin. Lieutenant JG Erdman Pankow received his commission as an aviator prior to WWII, flew patrol aircraft in the South Pacific during the war, and was a long time supporter of the Badger Battalion.


Erdman Pankow Bio




1975 N. J. Sturdevant


1976 Joseph Becker


1977 Mark W. Bock


1978 Thomas M. Cunningham


1979 Jerome S. Harms


1980 Garfield O. Bather


1981 Bruce D. Fries


1982 Dennis A. Dogs

Killed in the Line of Duty - 1997


1983 Stephen R. Dinauer


1984 Jeffrey P. Rose


1985 Laura A. Langer


1986 Mark A. Graboski


1987 Edward J. Shimon


1988 Meade M. Dillon


1989 Stephen E. Hazzard


1990 Nicole A. Brandvold


1991 Walter G. Hershey

1992 Timothy G. Hager


1993 Jason M. Naidyhorski


1994 Sarah Mandleco


1995 Christopher L. Bares


1996 Susan Sackett


1997 Grant D. Bassett


1998 Kristin C. Holbeck


1999 Alexandra M. Vogel


2000 Kevin W. Schneider


2001 Brett Ackerbauer


2002 Benjamin J. Schmitt


2003 Anne Armstrong


2004 Rebecca M. Jones


2005 Jared S. Wedel


2006 Brandon J. Serwe


2007 Niels W. Peterson


2008 Alexander W. Erlien


2009 Samuel F. Stern

2010 Bradley M. Lentz


2011 Steven Schlender


2012 Brendan JH. Page


2013 Alexander F. Fox


2014 Nathan S. Borchardt


2015 Allison E. Zeman


2016 John C. Tilstra


2017 Josue A. Garduno


2018 Lucas H. Latterell


2019 Kaitlan B. Kons


2020 Joseph A. Motzel


2021 Steven Aguirre-Hernandez


2022 Amelia Sitzberger


2023 William Pfeifle


2024 William Lamont


2025 Aidan Shenck


Commander William T. Arnold Memorial Scholarship




Sponsored by Bill and Susan Kirkpatrick and Suzanne Redenius


This award was established so that Bill will “Never be Forgotten”. In honor of Commander William W. Arnold, a former Midshipman and a 1963 graduate of the University of Wisconsin Naval ROTC Unit.


William T. Arnold Bio




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2000 Damon Bach


2001 Jessica L. Hansen


2002 Ryan D. Johnson


2003 Christopher W. Putre


2004 Anne J. Armstrong


2005 Rebecca M. Jones


2006 Jared Wedel


2007 Meghann Marez


2008 Ryan B. Edwards


2009 Ronald J. Uglow


2010 Jack D. Center


2011 Joel Derby


2012 Anton J. Katalinich


2013 Mary L. Leibfried


2014 Matthew J. Leszczynski


2015 John L. Peterson


2016 Edward S. Diamon


2017 John H. Brueckbauer


2018 Nicholas S. Termini


2019 Evan J. Lallensack

2020 Nicholas R. Iacovo


2021 Jacob R. Friend


2022 MIDN 1/C Michael McCabe


2023 MIDN 1/C Savannah Houdeshell


2024 MIDN 1/C Justin Silverman


2025 MIDN 1/C Nicolas Ruffolo


Major Norman K. Billipp, USMC Award




Sponsored by the Billipp Family


Presented to the Outstanding Marine Option Midshipman

In Memory of Major Norman K. Billipp, USMC, Class of 1966, Battalion Commander, A-4 Pilot, Missing in Action - Quang Tri, Republic of Vietnam, 6 May 1969


Norman K. Billipp Bio




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1977 Michael A. Loose


1978 Ian H. Keith


1979 DavidJ. Lueder

Killed in the Line of Duty 1986


1980 Mary A. Hartmann


1981 Michael A. Hanson


1982 Joseph K. Kilian


1983 Craig C. Nysven


1984 Murray W. Chapman


1985 Dennis A. Dogs

Killed in the Line of Duty 1997


1986 Stephen R. Dinauer


1987 Jeffrey M. Johnson


1988 Brent D. Guell


1989 Michael J. Dell’Amico


1990 Randall J. Kehrmeyer


1991 James F. Zagrzebski

1992 Theodore J. Long


1993 Wendy J. Hying


1994 SGT Douglas Schaffer


1995 SGT Thomas J. Dunn III


1996 Ami L. Messner


1997 Ryan J. Erisman


1998 Rory L. Nichols


1999 SSGT Richard R. Steele


2000 Melanie T. Foley


2001 Geoffry M. Hollopeter


2003 Carlos M. Goetz


2004 Jon M. Secor


2005 Brett E. Ackerbauer


2006 Michael D. Cook


2008 Jerry P. Woods


2009 Damien A. Tamez

2010 Jack D Center


2011 Peter M. Hudack


2012 Ryan M. Nowak


2013 Jorjio A. Hopkins


2014 Trevor J. Shimulunas


2015 Darian N. Chavira


2016 Matthew J. Leszczynksi


2017 Justin R. Silvis


2018 Matthew D. Sherman


2019 Deryk L. Clary


2020 Jacob W. Rielly


2021 Daniel A. Sernadas


2022 MIDN 1/C David Morof


2023 Staff Sergeant William Ratajczyk


2024 Christian Navarrette


2025 Greta De Geest


Norman K. Billipp Award




Sponsored by the Ross M. and Michele M. Annable Foundation


This award is presented to a First Class Midshipman committed to the Marine Corps. The selected recipient exhibits a combination of scholastic achievement, personal leadership, sociability, community involvement and financial need. In Memory of Major Norman K. Billipp, USMC, Class of 1966, Battalion Commander, A-4 Pilot, Missing in Action - Quang Tri, Republic of Vietnam, 6 May 1969. This award was established in 2021 by a Ross M. and Michele M. Annable Foundation endowment which ensures an award at a present-day value of $2,500 in perpetuity. The award honors a classmate.


Norman K. Billipp Bio




2021 MIDN 2/C Methani Leslie


2022 MIDN 1/C Methani Leslie


2023 MIDN 2/C Tyler Franklin

2024 Benjamin Leung


2025 Adam Banerjee


Colonel Stephen R. Dinauer Award




Sponsored by Bill and Susan Kirkpatrick


Presented to a 1st Class Midshipmen designated as a Marine Option graduating in the award year (May through December) and recommended by the Marine Officer Instructor are eligible for the award. Additional considerations include their participation in the Badger Battalion. The award was established in 2022 by Bill Kirkpatrick. Bill, graduated from UW-Madison in 1989 and is a part of a multigenerational family of Badgers.

The award, which includes a sword, is given during the annual NROTC Awards Ceremony by a Kirkpatrick or Dinauer family member if possible.


Stephen R. Dinauer Bio




2022 MIDN 1/C John James


2023 Gunnery Sergeant Jacob Nier

2024 Tyler Franklin


2025 Jacob Tidalgo


LT Mitch Pulver Award




Sponsored by Bill and Susan Kirkpatrick


Presented to 1st Class Midshipmen who are surface warfare selectees graduating in the award year (May through December). The award was established in 2022 by Bill Kirkpatrick. Bill, graduated from UW-Madison in 1989 and is a part of a multigenerational family of Badgers. The award, which includes a sword, is given during the annual NROTC Awards Ceremony by a Kirkpatrick family member if possible.


Mitch Pulver Bio




2022 MIDN 1/C Jake Ramos


2023 MIDN 1/C Sawyer Blazar

2024 Alexis Brooks


2025 William Griffin


Nick Norris Memorial Award




Sponsored by the Norris Family


In Memory of Lieutenant Junior Grade D.N. “Nick” Norris, USN, a 1961 graduate and former Battalion Commander of this unit who was lost at sea in a night landing crash of his jet fighter on 4 November 1964. A Navy Officer's Sword is presented annually to the Outstanding Graduating Naval Officer Candidate.


D.N. “Nick” Norris Bio




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1966 Michael J. Gallagher


1967 Donald Lee Alf


1968 Lee R. Curtis


1969 George W. Jackson


1970 Donald J. Robertson


1971 James F. Schilder


1972 Thomas G. Leverage


1973 Michael L. Hoesly


1974 Roger M. Kiechafer


1975 Josef S. Watts


1976 Edwin M. Rau


1977 Christopher G. Fennig


1978 David C. Ernst


1979 Joseph D. Becker


1980 “J” Michael Boling


1981 Mark V. Emonds


1982 Scott A. Robinson


1983 Grant J. Pierron


1984 Bruce D. Fries


1985 James H. Kearney


1986 Anthony K. Green

1987 Duane J. Hofhine II

Killed During Flight Training 13 April 1989


1988 Jeffrey R. Ermert


1989 Mike P. Mackelfresh


1990 Gary L. Tarpinian


1991 Thomas M. Kronzer


1992 Steven R. Kalinosky


1993 Scott S. Springer


1994 James G. Meyer


1995 John A. Thompson


1996 Kevin O. Moller


1997 Geoffry W. Patterson


1998 Karl H. Spielmann


1999 Dean M. Manley


2000 Grant D. Bassett


2001 Erik L. Olson


2002 Jeremey L. Nuttall


2003 Aleron B. Rognlie


2004 Andrew J. Schwenkhoff


2005 Bryan M. Kemmitz


2006 Paul J. D. Roszko

2007 Gregory A. Caskey


2008 Jared S. Wedel


2009 Derek R. Bergren


2010 Jeremy M. Bricco


2011 Garrett T. Thomas


2012 Samuel F. Stern


2013 Matthew E. Herman


2014 Steven M. Schlender


2015 Brendan M. Page


2016 James R. Ahlgrimm


2017 Gregory A. Lauer


2018 Tyler T. Kirsch


2019 Raquelle A. Sands


2020 Anabel F.G. Roza


2021 Michael C. Kindschi


2022 MIDN 1/C David Bondi


2023 MIDN 1/C Matthew Grant


2024 Benjamin Leung


2025 Maxwell Janke


LTJG Charles Dickens Collins, Jr. Memorial Scholarship




Sponsored by the Collins Family



LTJG Charles Dickens Collins, Jr. Memorial Scholarship In Memory of LTJG Chareles Dickens Collins, Junior, USN


Awarded annually in honor of LTJG Charles Dickens Collins Jr., USN, a 1962 University of Wisconsin Naval ROTC graduate who died flight testing the F-4B Phantom on 2 June 1965. This award is given to the top First Class Midshipman, as determined by the Commanding Officer, who demonstrated academic, physical, and aptitude excellence, and who significantly contributed to the success of the UW Naval ROTC Battalion through selfless devotion to duty.


Charles Dickens Collins, Jr. Bio




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1972 David Goonen


1973 Michael Strole


1974 William Tritchler


1975 Christopher Lee


1976 Gary Keil


1977 Leonard Goettl


1978 Ken Frehafer


1979 Mark Rooyakkers


1980 John Brawford


1981 Paul Frink


1982 Tim Schauer


1983 Paul Vebber


1984 Greg Clark


1985 Jeffrey Barta


1986 Lowell Holcomb


1987 Roni Meyerhoff


1988 James Hubbell


1989 Henry Swenor

1990 Jeffrey Fleischmann


1991 Scott Mehl


1992 Henry Swenor


1993 William Lauper


1994 Geoffry Patterson


1995 Peter Scott


1996 Jesse Zimbauer


1997 Mark Moreno


1998 Dean Manley


1999 Erik Olson


2000 Geoffry Hollopeter


2001 Edward Harder


2002 Keith Keltner


2003 Joshua McCright


2004 Lauren F. Patterson


2005 Hilary B. Boneck


2006 Steven G. Timm


2007 Nathaniel J. Schwartz


2008 Timothy D. Ponshock


2009 Nicholas R. Benz-Bushling

2010 Aaron A. Jochimsen


2011 Samuel F. Stern


2012 John A. McCorkindale


2013 Corey R. Davis


2014 Sara M. Dillon


2015 Avery C. Moore


2016 Alexander F. Fox


2017 Dominique H. Bowers


2018 Carter Welsh


2019 Izack H. Ohman


2020 Katherine Katula


2021 Abraham P. Hernandez


2022 Ryan Bloom


2023 Savannah Houdeshell


2024 Pope Mallette


2025 Amelia Sitzberger


Duane J. Hofhine, II Memorial Award




Sponsored by the Hofhine Family


A Navy Officer's Sword is presented annually in honor of Ensign Duane J. Hofhine II, a former Midshipman Battalion Commander and a 1987 graduate of the University of Wisconsin Naval ROTC Unit. Ensign Hofhine was lost during flight training on 13 April 1989.


Duane J. Hofhine Bio




1989 Frederic John Sheehy


1990 David Christopher Raine


1991 Jan K. Scislowicz


1992 Robb S. Timme


1993 Jason A. Belcher


1994 Daniel R. Hestad


1995 Jason A. Krueger


1996 Derek S. Adametz


1997 Stephen K. Nelson


1998 Christopher L. Bares


1999 Edgar A. Monge


2000 Lena C. Buettner


2001 Franklin J. Gasperetti

2002 Daniel J. Chilton


2003 Mich P. Behrens


2004 Matthew H. Sass


2005 Ryan D. Johnson


2006 Robert A. Brothers


2007 Jonathan S. Martin


2008 John-Henry N. Harrison


2009 Meghann K. Marez


2010 Margaret A. Conway


2011 Alexander W. Erlien


2012 Joel M. Derby


2013 Jarke B. Jermier


2014 Mary L. Leibfried

2015 Colin D. Gallaher


2016 Sean H. Greene


2017 Christopher R. Poellinger


2018 Jacob M. Hagen


2019 Izack H. Ohman


2020 Katherine A. Katula


2021 Michael D. Elwing


2022 Tyler Fredrick


2023 Nathan Poches


2024 Christopher Machtel


2025 Matthew Green


Captain John W. “Swede” Peterson Memorial Award




Sponsored by the Captain John W. “Swede” Peterson UW Foundation


In memory of Captain John W. “Swede” Peterson, USN, August 20, 1944 - April 9, 2009, Professor of Naval Science, UW NROTC 1994 - 1997. CAPT Peterson was an aviator who went on to become a Commanding Officer of USS St. Louis, group commander of Amphibious Group Three, and ended his 30-year career as the Commanding Officer at the University of Wisconsin NROTC Unit. Awarded annually to future officers in the United States Navy and Marine Corps who demonstrate exemplary character and ethics, qualities that John held dear in those around him.


John W. “Swede” Peterson Bio




2011 William N. Springer


2012 Eamon J. Hegarty


2013 Matthew J. DeHart


2014 Joel T. Vircks


2015 Kyle J. Burke


2016 Dominique H. Bowers

2017 Jacob C. Fuiten


2018 Raquelle A Sands


2019 Nicholas R. Iacovo


2020 Nora S. Stolley


2021 Maichelo J. Bolanos


2022 MIDN 2/C Sawyer Blazar

2023 MIDN 2/C Benjamin Torine


2024 Caleb Cronbaugh


2025 Jordyn Nies


Major Dennis A. Dogs, USMC Memorial Award




Sponsored by Badger Marine Memorial Foundation


Presented by the Badger Marine Memorial Association. In honor of Major Dennis A. Dogs, a former Midshipman and a 1985 graduate of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Naval ROTC Unit.


Dennis A. Dogs Bio




2004 Ryan A. Schaff


2005 Justin E. Sumner


2006 Anne J. Armstrong


2007 Kevin G. Canning


2008 Brian S. Villiard


2009 Jacob J. Krebs


2010 Benjamin M. Diamon

2011 Nicholas Dobrinksa


2012 Zachary D. Geelan


2013 Robert W. Dumke


2014 Tyler J. Hinnendael


2015 Steven P. Hoffman


2016 Michael Donovan


2017 Cogan H. Kirchenwitz

2018 John P. Hutt


2019 Deryk L. Clary


2020 Jacob W. Rielly


2021 Lucas H. Latterell


2022 John James


2023 Lucas Gordy


2024 Anissa R. Garcia


2025 Christian A. Navarrette


Timothy E. Meyer Memorial Scholarship Award




Sponsored by Badger Marine Memorial Foundation


Presented by the Badger Marine Memorial Association - “Engineers Up”. In honor of Mr. Timothy E. Meyer, a 1984 graduate of the University of Wisconsin – Madison Naval ROTC.


Timothy E. Meyer Bio




2017 Sean M. Gohlke


2018 Jacob Friend


2019 Methani C. Leslie


2020 Jacob R. Friend


2021 Jacob R. Friend


2022 MIDN 3/C Steven Aguirre-Hernandez


2023 MIDN 4/C Adam Banerjee

2024 Adam Banerjee


2025 Miles Smith

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