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Dwight B. Waldo Award

Dwight B. Waldo Award is named after the first professor of history and President of Northern State Normal School (1899 - 1904). It can be given to an individual or institution for special service or a substantial gift which results in the enhancement of the study of history at Northern Michigan University.

The award is not given on a yearly basis. It is a special award that is given when the individual deserves it.

Name	Year	Rationale for Award
Clifford F. Maier History Professor	1988	Worked as the university archivist against great odds and obstacles to develop a professional archives.
Martin L. Dolan History Professor	1989	Single-handedly created and promoted Phi Alpha Theta in the spring of 1969.
David P. Spelgatti Founder of the Paisano Club	1991	Had the Paisano Club of the U.P. give a donation to NMU which resulted in the study of Italian immigrants in the U.P. and hte creation of over 150 oral interviews. Great addition to the NMU Archives; 400+ photos at the Marquette Regional History Center as well.
Willard L. Cohodas Banker and Citizen	1994	Donated for the purchase of resource materials dealing with the Holocaust for the Olson Library.
William Vandament President of NMU	1996	Provided special monies to hire history students to work on museum projects and for special taping equipment for the Archives. Supported the creation of Center for U.P. Studies
Thomas G. Friggens Director of the Michigan Iron Industry Museum	1999	Worked closely with the department to develop a living history program for NMU students at Fort Wilkins. Also a strong friend of the department.
Rowena R. Jones English professor	2004	Donated monies for a scholarship
Grace H. Magnaghi Citizen	2004	Donated monies for the Grace H. Magnaghi Fellowship to promote research travel to the NMU Archives and for the purchase of microfilm of most available newspapers of the U.P. for the NMU Archives.
Marion L. Sonderegger Citizen	2004	Donated monies for the Sonderegger Scholarship and the Sonderegger Symposium which promotes the study of U.P. heritage.
Michael J. Roy VP for Financial Affairs	2006	Provided funds as Financial Vice President for the creation and placement of bronze markers identifying the buildings on campus and providing employment for NMU students to help develop these markers.
Diane D. Kordich Professor of Art & Design	2007	Provided museum-related internships for over a dozen history students; created the historical museum exhibits found in the University Center, Superior Dome and the Jacobetti Complex.
Dan Truckey Director of the Beaumier Hertiage Center	2012	Helped establish the Beaumier Hertiage Center as a valued community site for learning about history through a rich variety of programming and exhibits. Also connected the past with the present by sponsoring cultural events that celebrate the heritage of the Upper Peninsula.