The annual Manheim Township Distinguished Alumni Award exists to recognize graduates who achieved noteworthy and outstanding accomplishments in their chosen fields and who will serve as role models for students currently enrolled in the Manheim Township School District.
Achievements may have been in any honorable field of endeavor. Level of community service is also considered. Award winners address each year’s graduating class in conjunction with commencement and are honored with a reception.
The following alumni have been selected for the 2023 award:
- Michael J. Novak, class of 1983
- Dr. Benjamin R. Stabler, class of 2008
Nominations are accepted annually from January 1 - March 1.
To nominate an individual, include the following information:
- Nominee’s name, graduating class and contact information. Please note that candidates must be from a MTSD class that has graduated at least ten years prior to nomination
- Your name, address, phone number and email address
- A biographical sketch listing education, principal employment, community service, and other significant information
- Awards and special recognition
- A narrative summary (two-page maximum) as basis for the nomination
- How many years the nominee attended Manheim Township schools
Submit a nominee via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., online form, or by sending a letter to:
MTAA
450A Candlewyck Road
Lancaster, PA 17601
Contact MTAA at (717) 560-3117 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with questions.
Since 1997, the Manheim Township School District has presented accomplished alumni with this high honor. The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes individuals nominated by their peers, for service and/or achievement.
2022
2021
Maribeth Bisienere, '792020
In recognition of MTHS Alumni Service and Sacrifice
during the COVID-19 Pandemic
2019
Dr. Michael Hagy, PhD, '67
Brooke Shaden, '05
Janet Zimmer, '67
2018
R. Gene Eichelberger '582017
Edward M. Davidson, '67
Ernie Dianastasis, '74
Eric J. Horst, '82
2016
Edward J. Garboczi, PhD, '76
Leslie Gilbert Gillin, '87
Mark D. Smith, '76
2015
Ryan Dammerman, MD, PhD, '92
William V. "Pete" Dorwart, Jr. PhD, '59
Ryan Sheely, PhD, '00
2014
Dr. Ross E. Long, Jr., ’66
Lee C. Walp, ’72
The Honorable Bruce A. Roth, ‘79
2013
John O. Shirk, ’61
George “Ted” Harada, Jr., ’89
Andrew Baldwin, MD, '95
2012
Merrell Clark, ’56"
Neil K. Kochenour, ’59
2011
Dr. Michael Mumma ’59
Jon L. Sweigart, ’64
2010
Peter Strauss, ’50
Donald O. Henry, ’52
Steven C. Mentzer ’75
2009
Lucinda Landreth Kindred, ’59
Senator Michael Brubaker, ’76
2008
Rev. Paul Hostetter, ’45
Andrew Vogel III, ’51
Dr. Randall Culp, ’74
2007
Dr. James Abert, ’50
Rhoda Greenberg Davis, ’59
Rear Admiral David Buss, ’74
2006
Donald K. Roseman, Jr.,’56
John R. Markley, ’72
Dr. Robert B. Belser, ’83
2005
Dr. Donald Renn, ’49
William Wichterman, ’82
2004
Jim Furyk, ’88
Dr. Donna Redman-Bentley, ’62
C. Nat Netscher, ’47
2003
Frances Veri Jamanis, ’59
Steven Oak, ’71
Michael J. Phelan, ’50
2002
Dr. Joanne H. Evans, ’53"
Ernest J. Schreiber, ’66
Todd H Parker, ’81
2001
Phyllis Foreman Miller, ’47
Dr. Richard L. Sprott, ’58
Michael Mendenhall, ’80
2000
Christian H. Martin, Jr., ’46
James R. Urban, ’67
Kim Lemon, ’75
1999
Dr. Sandra L. Hofferth, ’63
Dr. Martin Finkel, ’66
Dr. Mari Lou Balmer, ’83
1998
Dr. Martha Winters Gilliland, ’62
Dr. John H Booske, ’76
Rev. Dr. Jeffrey C. Oak, ’77
1997
Robert Sydansk, ’62
Dr. Carol Polanskey, ’78
Cindy Hay, ’79
