2024

William (Bill) 1958 & Mary (Carlson) Johnson 1958

Waldorf holds a special place in the hearts of Bill and Mary Johnson, both from the Class of 1958. It is time when they met and started a wonderful lifetime together.

Bill served on the Board of Regents, advised leadership volunteers, engaged with the Class of 1958, and made it possible to create the North Quad with the grounds, Thor, and gazebo, along with many other contributions and generous donations over the years.

On behalf of the Waldorf University Board of Trustees and the Waldorf Lutheran College Foundation Board of Directors, and in celebration of a lifetime of love for Waldorf, Waldorf University bestowed the 2024 C.S. Salveson Award to Bill & Mary Johnson as its fourth and fifth recipients. The C.S. Salveson Award celebrates the Johnsons as exemplars of the warrior heart and spirit present in those who influence the very core of the institution and its future.

2015

Mr. Gerald Boman 1955 and Mrs. Mary Jo Hanson Boman 1957

For exceptional leadership and performance that has resulted in important and significant contributions to the mission of Waldorf University.

2010

Roger Espe 1962

For his distinguished achievements in business and finance, service to the community, and exemplary leadership of Waldorf University as chair of the Board of Regents during a challenging time of transition.

2005

Herbert D. Ihle 1959

For his talented and gifted leadership in business, church and community, as well as for his brilliant leadership of Waldorf University as chair of the Board of Regents.