¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ Stater Awards
The ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ Stater Awards celebrate achievements at the frontiers of engineering and honor alumni and industry partners whose contributions exemplify ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ State’s leadership over the past 150 years.
2026 ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ Stater Awards
2025 ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ Stater Awardees
Meet the exceptional individuals honored for their outstanding contributions to engineering and ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ State.
Thursday, October 23, 2025
The CH2M Alumni Center

725 SW 26th St

Corvallis, OR 97331
Reception at 6 p.m.

Dinner & Awards Program at 7 p.m.
Submit a Nomination
The nomination deadline is Monday, May 18 at noon.
Please refer to the Award categories below for more information.
Engineering Hall of Fame
Abhi Yeshawant Talwalkar
B.S. electrical and electronics engineering ’85
Academy of Distinguished Engineers
Rajeev Badyal
M.S. electrical and computer engineering ’92
B.S. electrical and electronics engineering ’87
Seungyeol Han
Ph.D. chemical engineering ’11
Lauren Holmes
B.S. construction engineering management ’05
Peter Koonce
B.S. civil engineering ’95
Piyush Sabharwall, Ph.D.
M.S. nuclear engineering ’05
Cordell Tietz
B.S. mechanical engineering ’88
Council Of Outstanding Early Career Engineers
Erin Acuña
B.S. mechanical engineering ’21
Allyson Callaway
M.S. nuclear engineering ’13
B.S. nuclear engineering ’10
Tianna Coburn
B.S. chemical engineering ’20
Matthew R. Johnson
B.S. computer science ’17
Michael Kennedy
B.S. nuclear engineering ’07
Ellen Lauchnor
Ph.D. chemical engineering ’11
Will Mau
B.S. construction engineering management ’17
Allison Van Horn
H.B.S. mechanical engineering ’22
H.B.S. manufacturing engineering ’22
Samira Zali Asl
Ph.D. electrical and computer engineering ’15
M.Eng. electrical and computer engineering ’12
¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ Stater Awards Categories and Awardees
Engineering
Hall of Fame
Presented to a distinguished leader in recognition of their sustained, meritorious professional accomplishments and leadership contributions in the field of engineering. This award celebrates both the professional and the personal achievements of the honoree. Hall of Fame inductees must have strong ties to the ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ State College of Engineering.
Academy of Distinguished Engineers
Presented to mid-career engineers who have made sustained, distinguished contributions to their profession, their field, ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ State University, or society at large. Awardees must be ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ State Engineering alumni, currently active in the engineering profession.
Council of Outstanding Early Career Engineers
Presented to engineers who have distinguished themselves through their professional accomplishments, service to ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ State University, the engineering profession, or society at large. These individuals have made early career contributions that identify them as rising leaders in their profession or field. Awardees must be ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ State Engineering alumni.
In 1998, we launched the ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ Stater Awards to honor alumni contributions to engineering and OSU, with three categories recognizing achievements at various career stages.
Pattern Background - Trails
¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ Stater Tribute Magazines
Discover the inspiring stories of our past award winners in our annual tribute magazines. Celebrate their achievements and be inspired to make a difference.
Previous ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ Stater Award Ceremonies
2025 ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ Stater Awards
Engineering Hall of Fame
Abhi Yeshawant Talwalkar
B.S. Electrical and computer engineering '85
Academy of Distinguished Engineers
Rajeev Badyal
M.S. electrical and computer engineering ’92
B.S. electrical and electronics engineering ’87
Seungyeol Han
Ph.D. chemical engineering ’11
Lauren Holmes
B.S. construction engineering management ’05
Peter Koonce
B.S. civil engineering ’95
Piyush Sabharwall, Ph.D.
M.S. nuclear engineering ’05
Cordell Tietz
B.S. mechanical engineering ’88
Council Of Outstanding Early Career Engineers
Erin Acuña
B.S. mechanical engineering ’21
Allyson Callaway
M.S. nuclear engineering ’13
B.S. nuclear engineering ’10
Tianna Coburn
B.S. chemical engineering ’20
Matthew R. Johnson
B.S. computer science ’17
Michael Kennedy
B.S. nuclear engineering ’07
Ellen Lauchnor
Ph.D. chemical engineering ’11
Will Mau
B.S. construction engineering management ’17
Allison Van Horn
H.B.S. mechanical engineering ’22
H.B.S. manufacturing engineering ’22
Samira Zali Asl
Ph.D. electrical and computer engineering ’15
M.Eng. electrical and computer engineering ’12
2024 ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ Stater Awards
On October 3, 2024, we celebrated the accomplishments of our engineering alumni who are pushing the boundaries of engineering and making a profound impact on our profession and the world.
Award Ceremony
Hall of Fame speech from Jose Reyes, Jr
Hall of Fame speech from Howard Yang
2023 ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ Stater Awards Ceremony
On November 2, 2023, we honored our engineering alumni for their groundbreaking contributions to the field and their significant influence on the profession and the world.
Award Ceremony
Hall of Fame Speech from Dennis Fritz
2022 ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ Stater Awards Ceremony
On November 17, 2022, we celebrated our engineering alumni for their innovative achievements and their impactful roles in shaping the profession and the world.
Award Ceremony
2021 ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ Stater Awards Ceremony
On November 18, 2021, we celebrated our engineering alumni's achievements, who are pushing boundaries and making a lasting impact on the profession and the world.
Award Ceremony
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