The recipient of the Golden Pen is determined by a panel of former honorees.
Help us invite former Golden Pen winners to help! Have them contact ask@mipamsu.org with their current contact information.
2026 panel
(Additional judges may be added)
Sara-Beth Badalamente, (2021)
Pam Bunka, (1990)
Ava Butzu, (2020)
Elizabeth Cyr, (2017)
Cammie Hall, (2023)
Ben Harwood, (2013)
Warren Kent III, (2004)
Gloria Olman, (1981)
Tisha Pankop, (2006)
Chad Sanders, (2018)
Julia Satterthwaite, (2014)
Rod Satterthwaite, (2003)
Ellie Sharrow, (2002)
C.E. Sikkenga, (2019)
Roger Smith, (2024)
Amanda Thorpe, (2012)
Brian Wilson, (2009)
We have lost touch with the following Golden Pen Advisers in the years since their retirements. If you have current contact information, please pass that along to the MIPA office. Thank you!
Patrice Hornak (2005)
Patricia Tessmer (2002)
Christine Kurtz (2001)
Ann Ferrario (1999)
Elaine Shapiro (1997)
Nancy Lemmen (1996)
Jane Haslett (1995)
Amy Hutchinson (1995)
Sandra Altemann (1994)
Mary Zegers (1993)
David Smith (1992)
Ivan Ford (1991)
Cynthia Haas (1989)
Al Salmi (1987)
Kenson Siver (1986)
Lorraine Reuther (1986)
Mary Reinke (1985)
Patrick Schroeder (1984)
Bonnie Brown (1983)
Nancy Patterson (1980)