ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ (SAU) is proud to recognize the 2025 Alumni Award recipients who have been excellent examples of what it means to be an effective leader and servant to Christ in their respective fields of work and communities. We congratulate each alumnus for their continued work to impact the world for Christ.

Alumnus of the Year Award
Paul Beardslee '85
District Judge at 10th District Court

Professional Excellence Award
Andrea Harp '09
Chief of Staff and Director of Culture and Community at the Michigan Science Center

Young Leader Award
Brandon Marken '08
CEO of Lean Rocket Lab, Partner at Agile Growth Shop, Managing Partner of Michigan Air Compressor Technologies

Faithful Servant Award
Ellie Schupra '80
Retired – Executive Director at Dream Centers of Michigan

LeRoy M. Lowell Award
Brian Walrath '74
Retired – Professor of Music & Worship Arts and Outreach Ministries Coordinator at SAU

All recipients will be honored at the Alumni Awards Dinner on Friday, October 3, 2025, at the Ralph Carey Forum on SAU’s campus. To read and learn more about this year’s Alumni Awards recipients, visit springarbor.edu/alumni/alumni_awards.