This award for faculty teaching excellence in the School of Civil and Construction Engineering is presented annually by the Associated General Contractors Student Chapter during Contractors Night and is a tribute to Dennis Marker’s personal dedication to educational excellence. Marker worked for CH2MHill in Corvallis as a geotechnical engineer, was an instructor in CCE, and was enrolled in the CCE doctoral program when he passed away suddenly in 1984 at the age of 44. Dennis was well-liked by all, was a good teacher, and was of great value to CCE.

Recent recipients

  • 2024 - Catarina Pestana
  • 2023 - Joe Fradella
  • 2022 - Tracy Arras
  • 2021 - Catarina Pestana
  • 2019 – Robert J. Schultz
  • 2018 - Michael Scott
  • 2017 - Joe Fradella
  • 2016 - David Trejo
  • 2015 - Joe Fradella
  • 2014 - David Rogge
  • 2013 - Joe Fradella
  • 2012 - Marv Pyles
  • 2011 - Joe Fradella
  • 2010 - John Gambatese
  • 2009 - Jack Istok
  • 2008 - Brian Hays
  • 2004 - Joe McCormack
  • 2003 - John Gambatese
  • 2002 - Neil Eldin
  • 2001 - John Gambatese
  • 2000 - William McDougal