
Marcia Peterman began her career at Illinois in 1930 as ECE’s (then known as the Electrical Engineering Department) first clerk-stenographer. She later served as supervisor of clerical staff and as secretary and adviser to four department heads. Marcia provided help and guidance to generations of students and alumni. She retired from ECE in 1983.
To recognize Marcia's devotion to the department’s students and alumni, the ECE Alumni Association annually presents the Marcia Peterman ECE Award to a former ECE Alumni Board Member in recognition of dedicated service as a member of the board. The award is presented at the Fall Alumni Awards Banquet.
To nominate a deserving former board member, download the Nomination Form.
.If you would like to update or send new information to an existing nomination, you may also do so at anytime. For more information, please contact Jill Jarboe at jjarboe@illinois.edu or (217) 333-5817.
Past Recipients:
| Year | Recipient | Year | Recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Richard K. Williams | 1996 | M. Stanley Helm |
| 2006 | Jennifer T. Sterling | 1995 | John E. Farley |
| 2005 | Daryl Farley Varney | 1994 | Ralph J. Henneman |
| 2004 | Larry F. Altenbaumer | 1993 | Mary J. Wood |
| 2003 | Se June Hong | 1992 | Edward W. Ernst |
| 2002 | James J. Mikulski | 1991 | Wendell E. Miller |
| 2001 | Gale A. Beanblossom | 1990 | Raymond D. Maxson |
| 2000 | John P. Faber | 1989 | J. Robert Middleton |
| 1999 | E. Nick Neckopulos | 1988 | Robert Janowiak |
| 1998 | Peter W. Sognefest | 1987 | Porter Womeldorff |
| 1997 | Frederic G. Nearing | 1986 | Lowell Ackmann |