MSU-Northern Foundation Announces 2026 Founders' Excellence Award Recipients

The MSU-Northern Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of the esteemed 2026 Founders' Excellence Awards. This year, the Foundation honors William "Bill" Lanier, Kyle Leeds and bestows a posthumous award on Terry "T-Bone" Mohn for their outstanding contributions to both Montana State University-Northern and the broader community.

The 2026 Founders' Excellence Award, a prestigious recognition, celebrates individuals who have shown remarkable professional achievements, steadfast loyalty, and exceptional service, all of which have significantly fostered the growth and development of MSU-Northern. This year's awardees embody these traits, having dedicated themselves to advancing the university's mission and positively impacting the lives of many.

"Our award winners represent the spirit of MSU-Northern. Their dedication and service have not only elevated our University, but have also bettered our community." said Melanie Skoyen.

The public is invited to attend the award celebration on May 1st, which will take place at the MSU-N Student Union Building. The evening will commence with a cocktail hour at 5:30 PM, followed by dinner at 6:30 PM. Tickets for the event are $40 per person, and attendees are kindly requested to RSVP by April 27th to secure their spot.

For those wishing to join in celebrating the 2026 Founders' Excellence Award recipients, please reserve your seat by calling the MSU-Northern Foundation at (406) 265-3711 or sending an email to alumni@msun.edu.

We look forward to honoring our awardees and invite you to be a part of this memorable occasion.

For more information about the MSU-Northern Foundation or the 2026 Founders' Excellence Awards, please contact Angela Allestad at (406) 265-3711 or email alumni@msun.edu.