The Gresham Riley Award recognizes faculty and staff who have made a significant difference to the Colorado College community through outstanding service, commitment, and accomplishment. The continuing concern for and support of students and alumni demonstrated by such individuals ensures the general well-being and future excellence of the college. These accomplishments exemplify the important contributions made by Gresham Riley, the 10th president of Colorado College, 1981-1992.

Do you know an alumnus/alumna, faculty, or staff member who should be recognized for their contributions to CC or to society? If so, we need YOUR nominations. Contact us for more information.

Past Recipients

2023
Emily Chan

2022
Brian Young (In Memoriam)

2021
Maggie Santos '86 

2020
Susan Grace
Victor Nelson-Cisneros

2019
John Simons
Brenda Soto

2018
David C. Hendrickson '76

2017
Jeff Livesay
Rochelle Mason '83

2016
Richard Bradley
Cecelia Gonzales

2015
Mario Montaño

2014
D. Daniel Crossey '74
Marianne L. Stoller

2013
Marcia Dobson
John Riker

2012
Ron Smith

2011
Mike L. Edmonds

2010
Owen Cramer
Marshall Kean

2009
Tom Cronin
Timothy Fuller

2008
Diane Brown Benninghoff '68
Michael Grace '63

2007
Doug A. Fox
Walter E. Hecox '64

2006
Horst and Helen Richardson
Virginia Londry

2005
Dr. Judith Reynolds '71
Professor Dennis Showalter

2004
Marlyn Burch
Bruce Coriell
Jim Enderson
Neale Reinitz

2003
David D. Finley
James Alan Johnson '56

2002
Susan A. Ashley
Richard L. Hilt

2001
William A. Fischer
Ray O. Werner

2000
William E. Barton '57
The Reverend Kenneth W. Burton
Lee Parks

1999
Dr. Richard G. Beidleman
Donald P. Jenkins
Dr. Robert D. Loevy

1998
Dr. Ruth Barton
Dr. Joseph T. Gordon

1997
Dr. Glenn E. Brooks
Richard E. Wood

1996
Dr. Martha Jane Cauvel
Barbara Neeley Yalich '53

1995
Dr. William R. Hochman