VCSU Alumni Association Announces Homecoming Honorees
Photo, from left: Trent Kosel, Ashley (Smette) Krinke, Jessica (Hintz) Stoen and Bruce Babcock.
VALLEY CITY (VCSU) – Nine Viking Alumni will be honored at the Valley City State University Alumni Association Honors Breakfast during Homecoming Week.
The VCSU Alumni Association announced that five alumni will receive the Certificate of Merit award, three alumni are being honored with the Young Alumni Achievement award, and Bruce Babcock will be recognized with the Alumni Service Award.
The Alumni Honors Breakfast will be held at the VCSU Student Center on Saturday, Sept. 27, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Tickets are $10 each and will be available at the door or by calling the VCSU Alumni Office at 701-845-7203.
Certificate of Merit Award
The Certificate of Merit award was adopted by the VCSU Alumni Association to recognize alumni for accomplishments, service or other noteworthy honors. This year’s recipients include Kalyn (Utt) Botz ‘00, Valley City; Nate Soulis ‘19, Grand Forks; Chad Slyter ‘95, Fargo; Alan Webster ’74 and Kimberley (Nudell) Webster ‘73, Custer, SD.
Young Alumni Achievement Award
The Young Alumni Achievement award was established to recognize VCSU’s more recent, outstanding alumni as they embark on their chosen paths and strive for greatness. The award is presented to recognize future leaders under the age of 40. Trent Kosel ‘11, Fargo; Ashley (Smette) Krinke ‘08, Fargo; and Jessica (Hintz) Stoen ‘10, Gardner will each receive the Young Alumni Achievement award this year.
Alumni Service Award
The Alumni Service Award was adopted by the VCSU Alumni Association to recognize alumni or university friends who have attained exceptional achievement in their careers and have made significant contributions to the University through dedicated service, promotion, financial support or other efforts. This year’s recipient is Bruce Babcock ’78 from Groton, S.D.
The Valley City State University Alumni Association is sponsoring additional events to celebrate Homecoming 2025, which runs Sept. 22-27. For a complete schedule and more information visit www.vcsualumni.org or call the VCSU Foundation and Alumni Office at 701-845-7203.