The Hallmark Award is given to a member of our incredible faculty or staff who not only gives so much to the current students that they teach, but who helps sustain that bridge and connection to our graduates long after we’ve stepped across the stage.

Past Award Winners

2025

Benny Gilbert H’25

Dr. Lisa Ellis H’25

2024

Dr. Avin Brownlee

2023

Dr. Louis Markos

2022

Dr. Randy Hatchett

2021

Jesse GrothOlson

2020

Dr. Rhonda Furr

2019

Coach Ron Cottrell

2018

Colonel Newt Cole
Dr. Christopher Hammons

2017

Theresa Fuqua

2016

Dr. Rusty Brooks

2015

Dr. Melissa Wiseman

2014

Steve Moniaci

2013

Stewart and Joella* Morris

2012

Mary Ann and Dr. J. Bruce* Belin

2011

Dr. Robert B. Sloan, Jr.

2010

Dr. Mohan Kuruvilla

2009

Dr. Shari Wescott

2008

Clay Porter

2008

Sue Sloan

2007

Dr. Don Looser

2006

Job Garcia

2005

Dr. Larry Ruddell

2004

Frances Curtis

2003

Ken Rogers

2002

Anthony Martin

2001

Dr. E. D. Hodo

2001

Sharon Saunders

2000

Dr. Don Byrnes

*Awarded Posthumously