The MIAC Distinguished Service Award is presented to an individual who has made a significant contribution to their institution and to the conference. The award is the highest honor bestowed upon an individual from the MIAC.
| Year |
Recipient |
Institution |
| 2025 |
Jeff Swenson |
Augsburg University |
| 2025 |
Bob Alpers |
Saint John's University |
| 2025 |
Jerry Haugen |
Saint John's University |
| 2024 |
Tim Miles |
Saint John's University |
| 2024 |
Donny Nadeau |
Saint Mary's University |
| 2024 |
Bruce Olsen |
Bethel University |
| 2024 |
Gerald Young |
Carleton College |
| 2022 |
Dr. Ken Jones |
Saint John's University |
| 2021 |
Bob Bjorklund |
Bethel University |
| 2020 |
LuAnn Reif |
College of Saint Benedict |
| 2019 |
Steve Fritz |
University of St. Thomas |
| 2018 |
Chris Daymont |
St. Olaf College |
| 2017 |
Vanessa Seljeskog |
Macalester College |
| 2016 |
Cindy Book |
St. Olaf College |
| 2015 |
Jim Smith |
Saint John's University |
| 2015 |
Carol Howe-Veenstra |
College of Saint Benedict |
| 2014 |
JoAnn Andregg |
University of St. Thomas |
| 2013 |
Marilyn Pearson Florian |
Augsburg College |
| 2013 |
John Gagliardi |
Saint John's University |
| 2012 |
Al Molde |
Gustavus Adolphus College |
| 2010 |
Paul Grauer |
Augsburg College |
| 2010 |
Leon Lunder |
Carleton College |
| 2009 |
Wes Pearson |
St. Olaf College |
| 2009 |
Bob Nick |
Concordia College |
| 2008 |
Bill Thornton |
St. Olaf College |
| 2007 |
Jack Rossman |
Macalester College |
| 2006 |
Sheila Brown |
College of St. Catherine |
| 2005 |
Carlyle Carter |
MIAC |
| 2004 |
Steve Wilkinson |
Gustavus Adolphus College |
| 2004 |
Dave Klostreich |
Bethel University |
| 2004 |
Linda Anderson |
Saint Mary's University |
| 2003 |
Armin Pipho |
Concordia College |
| 2001 |
Pat Villafana |
College of St. Catherine |
| 2001 |
Jerry Pyle |
Concordia College |
| 2001 |
Don Olson |
Saint Mary's University |
| 2001 |
Doug Bolstorff |
Macalester College |