Lt. Col. Michael C. Wilgin (left) and Dr. Julie Mapes Wilgen (right)
The Michael C. Wilgen annual award honors the life of Lt. Col. Michael C. Wilgen for his dedication to his country and to his fellow military veterans. Michael served twenty-five years of active-duty military service (1968-1993), followed by working as a Region III Commander of Military Order of World Wars (MOWW).
This award is given to support a student veteran who will collaborate with the Biden Institute to improve the lives of veterans on UD’s campus.
Applicants will be required to submit project proposals that will benefit student veterans. The veteran selected to receive this award should demonstrate the qualities of leadership, scholarship, and integrity as they contribute to the University of Delaware, their community and our country.
Recipients are provided with an award of $1,000.
