Medal of Excellence
The Medal for Excellence, modeled after a medallion worn by the UAF Chancellor during commencement ceremonies, was created by local Ester artist Judy Gumm. The pattern on the medal is the University of Alaska seal.
To date there have been 9 recipients of the Medal of Excellence
1) Elmer Rasmuson
2) Leo Rhode
3) William Wood
4) Ann Tremarello
5) Darrellene Myers
6) Marshall Lind
7) Lee Gorsuch
8) Syun-Ichi Akasofu
9) Grace Schaible