The Boise State University Alumni Association will recognize seven honorees with Distinguished Alumni awards at its annual gala, to be held Thursday, Oct. 3, at the Stueckle Sky Center as part of the university’s Homecoming celebration.
“The Boise State Alumni Association is proud to honor another strong class of Distinguished Alumni. This year’s recipients are leaders in their communities and around the country, reflecting this university’s commitments to excellence and making an impact. They are testaments to the quality of a Boise State education and to the qualities it instills in every loyal Bronco,” said Lisa Gardner, Boise State University Alumni Association executive director.
The Distinguished Alumni Award is given to extraordinary individuals who have enhanced the reputation of the university by making a difference in the world through daily impact in their companies or chosen profession, in their communities and for Boise State.
Dave Shuldes – Distinguished Alumni Service Award
(BS Respiratory Therapy, 1999)
Schuldes is the retired director of Respiratory Therapy for St. Luke’s Health System’s Boise campus and a former member of the Medical Advisory Board for Boise State College of Health Sciences Respiratory Therapy program.
Andrea Tuning – Distinguished Alumni Award
(BS Social Work, 1999; MPA, 2002)
Tuning served as the transportation planner for cities across Southwestern Idaho and played a significant role in the rewrite of the City of Boise’s zoning code. She has taught as an adjunct professor at Boise State and volunteers with PAWS animal rescue, Paint the Town, Rake Up Boise and more. Tuning is the 2010 recipient of Idaho Business Review’s Woman of the Year award and the 2023 recipient of the Leadership Award from the American Planning Association (Idaho chapter).
Distinguished Alumni Awards honor extraordinary individuals who are changing the world through their professions and personal endeavors. Award recipients exemplify the loyalty, passion and innovation found in all dedicated Broncos. Nominations are solicited from the public and are due on March 1. More information on this year’s honorees can be found on the Alumni Association website.