_{Friend of Marquette Athletics -
M. Jean and Louis A. Maier}

_{M. Jean and Louis A. Maier, Bus Ad, '74, M. Jean and Louis A. Maier, Bus Ad, '74, have been active contributors to the athletics department for the past 20 years, having generously given more than $1 million. Louie has been a men's basketball season ticket holder since 1974 and is a member of Marquette's 1881 Society, the Marquette Minutemen and Al's Sixth Man Club for contributions to the Al McGuire Center. He also was a fellow on the President's Council.}

Marquette's mission of excellence, faith, leadership and service matched perfectly with his upbringing. "It's a way of life that fortunately started in childhood and was supported and nurtured during my years at Marquette," Louie says. "The university was a good match for me in that regard. Marquette has always made us feel part of the family."

Distinguished Alumnus of the Year - Robert E. Harlan

_{Robert E. Harlan, Jour, '58, Honorary '97, wanted to be a sports writer but instead became the principal executive of one of the world's most famous professional franchises, the Green Bay Packers.}

After serving as student sports editor for the Marquette Tribune and receiving his bachelor's degree in journalism from Marquette, Bob had a short tour of duty in the U.S. Army and reported for United Press International. He returned to Marquette in 1959 as the university's sports information director. Six years later Bob became director of community relations and public relations for Major League Baseball's St. Louis Cardinals, sharing in the team's 1967 World Series Championship.

In 1971, Bob joined the Packers as assistant general manager and held eight different titles within the organization, including chairman and chief executive officer. During his tenure, the Packers won more games than any other NFL team, including Super Bowl XXXI against the New England Patriots. Bob is the team's chairman emeritus and was inducted into the Packer's Hall of Fame in 2004. his crowing achievement was the $295 million renovation of Lambeau Field, a chief component to assuring the team's financial survival for future generations.

Lifetime Achievement Award -
James E. Smith

_{James E. Smith, Arts '56, Grad '61, has been head coach of men's basketball at Saint John's University in Collegeville, Minn., for 46 years, recently reaching the incredible milestone of 700 career wins.}

"Playing at Marquette under Tex Winters in the mid-50s gave me a love of the game," says Jim, who was a four-year letter winner in men's basketball at Marquette.

Jim is the winningest collegiate basketball coach in Minnesota -- including 30 winning seasons at Saint John's -- and one of only two men in NCAA Division III history with 700 wins. He also is an associate professor of physical education and has coached golf, cross country and track at Saint John's. Last year, the university dedicated the Sexton Arena court the Jim and Adrienne Smith Court. Jim met Adrienne, Arts '56 and Grad '61, in an ethics class at Marquette.

Jim was president of the NAIA Basketball Coaches Association in 1982 and '83; of the St. Cloud, Minn., PTA and Figure Skating Club; and a member of the St. Cloud Optimist Club and Chamber of Commerce. He also was inducted into the hall of fame for his high school alma mater, St. Edward's in Elgin, Ill., and the Elgin Sports Hall of Fame, and he received the 2009 Outstanding Service Award from the National Association of Basketball Coaches.

Young Alumnus Award -
Rhegan H. Hyypio

_{Rhegan H. Hyypio, Arts '01, has done more in her short career than many do in a lifetime. Since graduating, she has done missionary work; taught catechism, adult literacy, reading and creative writing to children on a small farm in Brazil; and worked with orphans and other disadvantaged youth in Bolivia. In America, she has volunteered at nursing homes and a homeless shelter, protested abortion, and promoted comprehensive immigration reform. This exhaustive desire to serve began while at Marquette, where she participated in service learning and was a student coordinator, worked at shelters for runaway teens and battered women, and helped at facilities for the elderly. She even drew upon her soccer skills and helped coach inner-city kids and worked with Special Olympics and Habitat for Humanity.}

Rhegan turned down a full scholarship elsewhere because: "Marquette was the right place for me. I sense a responsibility toward those around me and the community at large. I do this through prayer, contemplation and action. I do not do it perfectly, but I pursue excellence, and my faith underlies everything. It truly was the Marquette mission statement that drew me to the university."

Rhegan is also among the best soccer players in Marquette history, holding numerous university and conference records and honors while leading a team that went 65-17-9 during her four years. She was a first-team All-American and won the McCahill Award for demonstrating "the highest performance in scholarship, leadership and athletics."

M Club Hy Popuch Award -
Mark Madigan

_{Mark Madigan's, Arts '83, Law '86, generous contributions to Marquette athletics began when he was a member of the track and cross country teams from 1979-81.}

Mark has served on the M Club's board of directors since 1995, most recently as treasurer. He also worked on the Hank Raymonds Auction Committee, Blue & Gold Auction Committee, Blue & Gold Fund Advisory Board, Marquette Track Club, and Marquette University Alumni Association National Board of Directors for many years, including as president. He and his family have season tickets to men's and women's basketball games and regularly attend volleyball and soccer matches.

Mark met his wife, Mary, Sp '82, at Marquette. Other family Marquette graduates include his brother, Eugene, Bus Ad '87; and sisters-in-law Kathy Madigan, Bus Ad '87, and Mary Madigan, Arts '92.

_{Friend of Marquette Athletics -
Jim and Ginny Wheeler}

_{Jim and Ginny Wheeler have been active supporters of Marquette for close to 30 years, and their devotion to the university, particularly athletics has had an enormous impact. In 1989, they helped lay the groundwork for the Blue & Gold Fund to support athletic scholarships and have been active leaders of it since. They also have been generous benefactors of the Al McGuire Center and established the Rev. Albert J. DiUlio Athletic Scholarship Fund for varsity sports, which is the largest endowed athletic fund at MU. In 2008, the Wheelers established the James and Virginia Wheeler Endowed Basketball Scholarships, which will be fully funded through their estate plans. Both men's and women's basketball will be beneficiaries.}

Distinguished Alumnus of the Year -
John Madden

_{John Madden, Bus Ad, '56, who was a tackle on the football team, has devoted his life to helping others, especially youth. He spent 47 years volunteering at Maryville Academy, a Chicago school serving abused and neglected youth, including 30 years as chairman of its board.  He spent four years chairing the advisory board of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services and is a board member of Chicago Catholic Charities.  In 1990, he was one of three people on Chicago's archdiocese Commission on Clerical Misconduct with Minors in the wake of a church sexual abuse scandal establishing guidelines and review procedures. John is also an emeritus trustee of Marquette University.}

Lifetime Achievement Award -
Robert Gansler

_{Robert Gansler, Arts '64, Grad '68, earned international recognition in the sport of soccer as a player and coach.  As one of the premier players in the US, Gansler earned a spot on the US Olympic team as an MU student. He played 25 games with the Olympic and US National squads and captained the Olympic team twice.  He also was a two-time selection to the US Pan-American team.  He began his coaching career as an assistant at Marquette and went on to be head coach at the high school, collegiate, amateur and professional ranks winning numerous championships. Among his highlights was coaching the US National U-20 Team to a fourth place finish in the world, the highest-ever finish for a US team and the US National Team to its first World Cup appearance in 40 years, a feat only achieved twice.}