{"id":79,"date":"2011-07-21T17:08:14","date_gmt":"2011-07-21T17:08:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/staging-alumni\/?page_id=79"},"modified":"2026-04-13T15:50:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T15:50:21","slug":"awards","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/alumni\/awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Awards and Honors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Each year, the EOU Alumni Association takes the opportunity to recognize individuals who have demonstrated excellence in their field, shows passion for their work, personifies a high standard of excellence and integrity, as well as a commitment to À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ.&nbsp; These awards are bestowed annually during Homecoming.&nbsp; Individuals are nominated by alumni, staff, and faculty, and the EOU Alumni Association Board of Directors selects the recipients.&nbsp; Awards may vary from year to year based on nominations received; not each category is awarded each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To be considered for the award, the individual is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A living EOU alumnus\/alumna (based on the definition of an alum in the EOUAA bylaws).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Distinguished in his or her chosen business, profession or life work, and the recipient of previous recognition (i.e., publications, presentations, awards, honors, research, continued advancement &#8211; academically or professionally).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Active in professional organizations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A person of such integrity that EOU will take pride in bestowing this recognition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A leader both professionally and within the community, who demonstrates a commitment to community relations and philanthropy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrating the importance of an EOU education and is loyal to the campus by alumni involvement and\/or philanthropic support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ineligibility for all Distinguished Alumni Awards<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Current members of the EOU Alumni Association Board of Directors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An individual who currently holds an elected public office will not be selected in a year in which s\/he might be elected or re-elected.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-eastern-navy-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.eou.edu\/Alumni_Award_Form?bblinkid=270848968&amp;bbemailid=48194664&amp;bbejrid=-1551706229\" style=\"border-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Submit a nomination<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Categories (three awards bestowed each year)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Two Standard (selected each year)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distinguished Alumni Award&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recognizes a graduate of the University or its campus partner programs who, through their chosen career and personal endeavors, have served their community, the state, and À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ, and whose professional contributions and personal achievements have brought honor to themselves and recognition to their alma mater.&nbsp; This award is the highest honor the À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ Alumni Association bestows.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dixie Lund Lifetime Service Award<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recognizes meritorious service to EOU in support of the goals, traditions, and mission of the University and\/or the Alumni Association. For those who don\u2019t know her, this award is named for a former EOU President, whose example of meritorious service is one of the greatest this institution has ever known.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">One additional award selected each year, based on nominations:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Honorary Alumni Award<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recognizes consistent support from members of our communities who did not graduate from EOU by naming them Honorary Alumni. The Honorary Alumni Award recognizes individuals whose exemplary service or involvement has made significant contributions to the advancement, reputation, and\/or well-being of the university and its community.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alumni Rising Star Award<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recognizes alumni who graduated five years ago or less, who have distinguished themselves professionally since graduating from EOU and are likely to inspire the next generation of alumni.&nbsp; This award recognizes someone who has achieved something extraordinary within the five years after graduation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Innovation Award<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recognizes a graduate who has either excelled within the realm of arts and culture or who has displayed an entrepreneurial spirit in their endeavors.&nbsp; The individual has made a positive contribution to the lives of others in their given field.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Faculty\/Staff Service Award<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recognizes a former or current faculty member or staff person who during his or her time on campus fostered a spirit of community and service through personal relationships with others and support of the University.&nbsp; This individual provides mentoring and inspiration to students, guiding them down their own path for success.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Past Recipients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">2022 <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Doctor Abio Ayeliya, \u201808, Distinguished Alumnus Award<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anne Hanford Olson &amp; Marcia Hanford Loney, \u201873, Dixie Lund Service Award<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dr. Peggy Anderson, Parade Grand Marshal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">2021 <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kale Cockett, \u201995, Distinguished Alumnus Award<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jer Pratton, Dixie Lund Service Award<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bob Stubbs, Honorary Alumnus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">2020 \u2013 Canceled due to COVID-19 Pandemic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">2019 <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>John Nightingale, Ph.D., \u201970, Distinguished Alumnus Award<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jim McMahan, DMD, \u201976, Dixie Lund Service Award<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bill Howell, Honorary Alumnus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">2018 <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fouad Ajami, \u201968, Distinguished Alumnus Award<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Holly Kerfoot, \u201985, Dixie Lund Service Award<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Riad Ajami, \u201967, Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">2017 <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jesse Jones, \u201905, Distinguished Alumnus Award<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Michael Jaeger, Ph.D., Dixie Lund Service Award<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>David Nelson, Honorary Alumnus Award<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mary Jo &amp; Terry Lemon, Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">2016 <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Skye Fitzgerald, \u201993, Distinguished Alumnus Award<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dr. Joe Grover, Dixie Lund Service Award<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Doyle Slater, Honorary Alumnus Award<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arlene Young, Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">2015 <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dr. Vern Bean, Distinguished Alumnus Award &amp; Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dale DeLong, Dixie Lund Service Award<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Elizabeth Markworth, Honorary Alumnus Award<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">2014 <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Richard Chaves, Distinguished Alumnus Award<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mary Koza, Dixie Lund Service Award<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ken Bruce, Honorary Alumnus Award<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Val &amp; G Royes, Homecoming Parade Grand Marshals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">2013 <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dr. Laurie Marker, Distinguished Alumna Award<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don &amp; Zola Dunbar, Distinguished Alumni Award<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bob Moody, Dixie Lund Service Award<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>John Howard, Honorary Alumnus Award<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lee Insko, Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">2012 <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Josie Ward Heath, Distinguished Alumna Award<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rob Cashell, Dixie Lund Service Award<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chet Prior, Honorary Alumnus Award<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Honorable Eric Valentine, Homecoming Parade Grand Marshal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">2011 <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fred Hill, Distinguished Alumni Award<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nellie Bogue-Hibbert, Dixie Lund Service Award<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jim Lundy, Honorary Alumnus Award and Grand Marshall<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">2010 <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>John Bean, Distinguished Alumni Award<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mary Jo Lemon, Dixie Lund Service Award<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Richard Hermens, Honorary Alumnus Award<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">&nbsp;2009 <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>James Rose, Distinguished Alumni Award<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Craig Braseth, Dixie Lund Service Award<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gerald Young, Dixie Lund Service Award (posthumous)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">2008 <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Richard Dillon, Distinguished Alumni Award<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mohsen \u201cMax\u201d Mohammadi, Community Partner Award<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">&nbsp;2007 <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ronald James Pond, Distinguished Alumni Award<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Robert Peshall, Distinguished Alumni Merit Award<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arthur G. Derbyshire, Distinguished Alumni Merit Award<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peter Wordelman, University Service Award<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>U.S. Bank, La Grande Branch, Community Partner Award<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">2006 <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Milburn Holmes, Distinguished Alumni Award<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Michael Daugherty, University Service Award<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>La Grande Downtown Development Association, Community Partner Award<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">2005 <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keith Baker, Distinguished Alumni Award<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don Heuberger and Michael Meek, University Merit Award<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Doug Campbell, University Service Award<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Union County Commission, Community Partner Award<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Distinguished Alumni Awards pre-2005<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dixie L. Lund, 2004<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Robert L. Tolar, 2003<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>David R. Huber, 2002<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gregory V. Smith, 2001<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Robert Terry, 2000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leo Alder, 1987<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Harriett J. Flanagan, 1986<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tom Kennedy, 1985<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Glen F. Bates, 1984<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Caroline E. Glassman, 1984<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>William E. Hermann, 1984<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rodney Briggs, 1983<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>William E. Van Atta, 1983<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Al Ullman, 1982<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Robert Terry, 1982<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wesley F. Brownton, 1981<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Willard K. Carey, 1981<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>R.E. Lieuallen, 1980<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Margaret E. Hardisty, 1980<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eugene W. Bowman, 1979<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don E. Gray, 1978<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keith Fleshman, 1977<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Georgia Smith, 1977<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>John Wilmarth, 1976<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Glen R. McKenzie, 1976<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lee C. Johnson, 1976<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stafford Hansell, 1975<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Donald E. Jasper, 1975<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eunice Burns, 1975<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Denver C. Ginsey, 1974<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ronald H. 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