Celebrate the exceptional accomplishments and contributions of graduates who have excelled in various fields, from professional endeavors to community service. These distinguished individuals exemplify the values and spirit of Bridgewater College, inspiring current and future students to strive for excellence and make a positive impact on the world. Acknowledge the remarkable success and dedication of someone special by submitting a nomination form.
Distinguished Alumnus/a Award
The Distinguished Alumnus/a Award was established to annually recognize one alumnus/a of Bridgewater College for his or her vocational and/or professional achievements. Attention is also given to recognition the individual has received in his or her given profession.
CONSTITUTION OF BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC.
APPENDIX 2: ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AWARDS
Section 1. Distinguished Alumnus/a Award. In 1944, the Executive Committee of the Bridgewater College Alumni Association approved a plan whereby the Association each year would recognize some outstanding alumnus/a by appropriate ceremony and award. At the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Association, November 18, 1944, approval was given to the committee on alumni awards as to the standards and principles to be used in making this annual award.
The following principles were adopted in 1944 and modified by vote of the Board of Directors in October 2001:
A. The main principles to keep in mind as fundamental in presentation of the annual award are vocational and/or professional achievements.
B. In considering vocational and/or professional achievements, attention should be given to recognition given with the vocation or profession in terms of advancement, unusual accomplishments and the spirit of service.
C. Attention should be given from year to year to rotation among the various vocations and/or professions.
In October 1951, the Board of Directors adopted the report of a committee to study the alumni awards which recommended certain revisions.
A. The Executive Committee will make but one nomination to the directors. This nomination will be subject to a ballot by the directors. Should the nominee be rejected, the award will not be made in that year.
B. Daleville College and Blue Ridge College Alumni will be eligible for the award on the same basis as Bridgewater College Alumni.
C. An alumnus/a need not be a degree graduate to be eligible for the award. However, an alumnus/a holding a bachelor’s degree from another institution is not eligible for the award unless he/she also holds a bachelor’s degree from Bridgewater College.
| Recipient | Year |
|---|---|
| D. Kirk Ways ‘73 | 2024 |
| John Cox ’88 | 2023 |
| Jeffrey Bourne ’81 | 2022 |
| Chris A. Lumsden ’80 | 2021 |
| * Richard A. Claybrook Jr. ’74 | 2020 |
| William K. Brower ’78 | 2019 |
| Bruce W. Bowen ’72 | 2018 |
| Audrey Puckett Church ’80 | 2017 |
| Robert R. Newlen ’75 | 2016 |
| Ira G. Peters ’74 | 2015 |
| Douglas A. Allison ’85 | 2014 |
| Ronald V. Cox ’59 | 2013 |
| Elizabeth A. Mumper ’76 | 2012 |
| Carol Smith Fenn ’79 | 2011 |
| George S. Agee ’74 | 2010 |
| James H. Benson ’65 | 2009 |
| John R. Milleson ’78 | 2008 |
| Franklin E. Huffman ’55 | 2007 |
| Edward E. Clark ’73 | 2006 |
| Donald G. Simmons ’62 | 2005 |
| Stuart R. Suter ’63 | 2004 |
| John A. Plumb ’60 | 2003 |
| * Dale Birkle Dreer ’77 | 2002 |
| John C. Harshbarger ’57 | 2001 |
| Diane V. Brown ’66 | 2000 |
| * A. LeRoy Baker ’61 | 1999 |
| * Otis D. Kitchen ’53 | 1998 |
| John H. Riew ’55 | 1997 |
| * Donald E. Wampler ’59 | 1996 |
| * Mervin L. Trail ’55 | 1995 |
| * Ben F. Wade ’57 | 1994 |
| * Max H. Myers ’58 | 1993 |
| * Paul H. Bowman 1934 | 1992 |
| * C. Ray Smith ’56 | 1991 |
| James L. Keeler ’57 | 1990 |
| Richard M. Petre ’57 | 1989 |
| * W. Wallace Hatcher ’55 | 1988 |
| * Raymond A. Bussard ’54 | 1987 |
| Paul V. Phibbs ’64 | 1986 |
| * Edith Kern 1941 | 1985 |
| Pasco M. Bowman ’55 | 1984 |
| * Warren B. Crummett 1943 | 1983 |
| Earl W. Fike Jr. ’51 | 1982 |
| * William L. Brown 1936 | 1981 |
| * Jesse H. Ziegler 1935 | 1980 |
| * Carson L. Fifer 1924 | 1979 |
| * Ralph S. Wolfe 1942 | 1978 |
| * Samuel L. Bowman 1934 | 1977 |
| * C. E. May 1924 | 1976 |
| * R. Douglas Nininger 1928 | 1975 |
| * Katherine Flory Blough 1917 | 1974 |
| * C.E. Shull 1913 | 1973 |
| * John W. Boitnott 1925 | 1972 |
| * Paul W. Petcher 1943 | 1971 |
| * William H. Row 1933 | 1970 |
| * Reuel B. Pritchett 1911 | 1969 |
| * Winston O. Weaver 1947 | 1968 |
| * Raymond R. Peters 1928 | 1967 |
| * Lula A. Miller 1922 | 1966 |
| * Nelson T. Huffman 1925 | 1965 |
| * Warren D. Bowman 1920 | 1964 |
| * Maurice K. Henry 1936 | 1963 |
| * H. Leroy Scharon 1938 | 1962 |
| * J. Quinter Miller 1921 | 1961 |
| * Edward K. Ziegler 1929 | 1960 |
| * Everette L. May 1935 | 1959 |
| * John W. Wayland 1899 | 1958 |
| * Robert E. Richards 1947 | 1957 |
| * Walter S. Flory 1928 | 1956 |
| * Paul H. Bowman 1910 | 1955 |
| * Louis G. Locke 1933 | 1954 |
| * Rufus D. Bowman 1923 | 1953 |
| * R. Paul Smith 1909 | 1952 |
| * John T. Glick 1915 & * Effie Evers 1911 Glick | 1951 |
| * Jacob B. Harshbarger 1928 | 1950 |
| * Robert Burns 1916 | 1949 |
| * William T. Sanger 1909 | 1948 |
| * Michael R. Zigler 1916 | 1947 |
| * Carter V. Good 1918 | 1946 |
| * Paul N. Garber 1919 | 1945 |
* – Deceased
West-Whitelow Humanitarian Service Award
The West-Whitelow Humanitarian Service Award was established to annually recognize one alumnus/a who engages in volunteer acts of service that fall outside the requirements of their vocation. This award has been created to honor those who improve their communities—and we define community broadly to encompass global issues as well—without consideration for remuneration or recognition.
CONSTITUTION OF BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC.
APPENDIX 2: ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AWARDS
Section 2. West-Whitelow Award for Humanitarian Service
The following principles were established in 2002 in honor of Naomi Miller West ‘29, and Carlyle Whitelow ‘59, whose extraordinary records of humanitarian service will continue to set the example for future generations of Bridgewater College Alumni:
A. Public Service
- The nominee performs significant public service, typically outside the realm of his/her chosen vocation, with little or no tangible
remuneration. - The nominee’s public service may constitute acts which enhance
community well-being, and/or a commitment to promote the
betterment of humanity.
B. Leadership
- The nominee demonstrates leadership through action and example.
C. Volunteerism
- The nominee demonstrates tireless efforts of giving in time and talent to his/her community, be it local or world-wide.
Awarded for the first time in 2003
| Recipient | Year |
|---|---|
| Janice Plank Gutshall ‘83 | 2024 |
| Taryn Nida Lloyd ’95 | 2023 |
| Darean Talmadge ’17 | 2022 |
| Kristi E. Titus ’94 | 2021 |
| Bradley S. Hallock ’86 | 2020 |
| Harold H. “Hal” Hedley Jr. ’70 | 2019 |
| Steve Hollinger ’70 | 2018 |
| Gabriella Caballero-Moersfelder ‘86 | 2017 |
| Nancy Moore Link ’57 | 2016 |
| Kimberly A. Kirkwood ’83 | 2015 |
| Bruce H. Elliott ’76 | 2014 |
| The Knight Family: Aubrey Lee Knight ’78, Esther Elswick Knight ’78, Emily Knight Wilson ’05 and Justin A. Knight ’08 | 2013 |
| Kenneth M. Heatwole ’79 | 2012 |
| Linda Knight Wilson ’67 | 2011 |
| Robert Jeffrey Postans ’79 | 2010 |
| Dr. Byron A. Brill ’69 | 2009 |
| David Richard Radcliff ’75 | 2008 |
| N. Paige Will ’55 | 2007 |
| *Dr. Anne Haynes Price Fike ’57 | 2006 |
| Cheryl Lackey Fairchilds ’68 | 2005 |
| Beverly Wampler Lineweaver ’57 | 2004 |
| * Naomi Miller West ’29 & Carlyle Whitelow ’59 | 2003 |
* – Deceased
Young Alumnus/a Award
The Young Alumnus/a Award was established to annually recognize one or more alumnus/a of Bridgewater College, who has not yet reached the age of 40, for his or her vocational and/or professional achievements. Attention is also given to recognition the individual has received in his or her given profession. In that regard, the award is also intended to identify and affirm the potential for even more remarkable achievements.
CONSTITUTION OF BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC.
APPENDIX 2: ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AWARDS
Section 4. Young Alumnus/a Award
The principles and procedures will be the same as those followed in the Distinguished Alumnus/a Award except that the candidate(s) should be age 39 or under, and except further that with respect to vocational and/or professional achievements, the potential for future achievements of the candidate may be considered.
| Recipient | Year |
|---|---|
| Micaela Weaver ‘09 | 2024 |
| Laura Billhimer Fike ’06 | 2023 |
| Daryl Lee Funk ’04 | 2022 |
| Jennifer A. Murray ’04 | 2021 |
| Laura Boyd Farmer ’03 | 2020 |
| Jason M. Ridlon ’02 | 2019 |
| James J. Mahoney III, PH.D ’03 | 2018 |
| Kasey L. Garrison ’05 | 2017 |
| Holly Wagner Fowler ’01 | 2016 |
| Philip Fisher Rhodes ’06 | 2015 |
| Christian M. Saunders ’99 | 2014 |
| J. Christian “Chris” Obenshain ’00 | 2013 |
| Emila Sutton ’02 | 2012 |
| Cheryl Mary Mascarenhas ’97 | 2011 |
| Lance M. Kenney ’95 | 2010 |
| Jeffrey K. Miller ’93 | 2009 |
| Allen David Ervin ’91 | 2008 |
| Cindy Pearson Ferek ’96 & Aaron M. Garber ’95 | 2007 |
| Iliana Ilieva Lundblad ’96 & Eric W. Varnau ’93 | 2006 |
| Julie C. Hensley ’97 | 2005 |
| Matthew B. Garber ’90 & Sarah Ann Smith Greenleaf ’99 | 2004 |
| D. Cory Adamson ’91 & Darla Kay Bowman Deardorff ’92 | 2003 |
| Wolfgang Drechsler ’85 & Sandra Ingram Speakman ’96 | 2002 |
| Michael Del Giudice ’84 | 2001 |
| Martha Kline Allen ’84 & Stephan W. Milo ’83 | 2000 |
| Curtiss M. Dudley ’83 & * Gina L. Popp ’86 | 1999 |
| Sean Roger O’Connell ’85 & Jean Willi ’80 | 1998 |
| Kenneth Stuart Stroupe Jr. ’89 & Deborah Layman Will ’83 | 1997 |
| * Mary Beth Craig Lambert ’82 & Robert Edward Wolfe ’80 | 1996 |
| Martha Teets Reish ’78 & George John Willi ’76 | 1995 |
| * Mary Jo Flory-Steury ’78 & Robert I. Stolzman ’83 | 1994 |
| Donna Price Walker ’75 & Jonathan D. W. Lyle ’79 | 1993 |
| Beverly Smith Butterfield ’79 & Lawrence M. Johnson ’75 | 1992 |
| Catherine G. Stivers ’79 & Chris A. Lumsden ’80 | 1991 |
| Edward E. Clark Jr. ’73 & Robert R. Newlen ’75 | 1990 |
| Lynn Hoff Mahovsky ’76 | 1989 |
| * Richard A. Claybrook Jr. ’74 & * Karl P. Flora ’71 | 1988 |
| Stephen H. Ip ’70 | 1987 |
| G. Steven Agee ’74 | 1986 |
| Theodore W. Flory ’70 & J. Samuel Zigler, Jr. ’68 | 1985 |
| Moses H. W. Chan ’67 & Lynn Naff Myers ’70 | 1984 |
| Glenn Reid Barnhart ’73 | 1983 |
| Phillip C. Stone ’65 | 1982 |
| Nathan Huff Miller ’65 | 1981 |
| Ellen Kay Layman ’65 | 1980 |
* – Deceased
Honorary Alumni
The honorary alumnus/a designation is used to recognize special friends of Bridgewater College and the Alumni Association. An honorary alumnus/a is nominated by the College President, and referred to the Alumni Association Board of Directors’ Executive Committee for review and recommendation to the Board of Directors for action.
The honorary alumnus/a designation is used to recognize special friends of Bridgewater
College and the Alumni Association. An honorary alumnus/a is nominated by the College
President and referred to the Alumni Association Board of Directors’ Executive
Committee for review and recommendation to the Board of Directors for action.
An appropriate certificate signed by the College President and the Alumni Association
President will be prepared for presentation at an appropriate ceremony. The Board
recognizes that circumstances (for example, illness, age, travel arrangements, etc.) may
suggest presentation prior to Board action. In such cases, the College President, the
Alumni Association President and the Alumni Association Executive Director may proceed
and report to the Board such actions.
Section 7. Honorary Alumni
The honorary alumnus/a designation is used to recognize special friends of Bridgewater College and the Alumni Association. An honorary alumnus/a is nominated by the College President and referred to the Alumni Association Board of Directors’ Executive Committee for review and recommendation to the Board of Directors for action.
An appropriate certificate signed by the College President and the Alumni Association President will be prepared for presentation at an appropriate ceremony. The Board recognizes that circumstances (for example, illness, age, travel arrangements, etc.) may suggest presentation prior to Board action. In such cases, the College President, the Alumni Association President and the Alumni Association Executive Director may proceed and report to the Board such actions.
Recipients
* Mary Grace Martin
* Carolyn C. Driver
* Ralph L. Shively
* Mary Spitzer Etter
Bonnie Lou May Wampler
* Daniel S. Geiser
* Sara S. King
Ann C. Will
* John Kenny Forrer ’31
Joyce A. Nolen
Laura Mapp
* – Deceased
Phillip C. Stone Award for Exemplary Service to the College
The Phillip C. Stone Award for Exemplary Service was established to recognize an alumnus/a, living or deceased, who represents the high ideals of the College and who, through time and talent, has made exemplary contributions to the College.
CONSTITUTION OF BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC.
APPENDIX 2: ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AWARDS
Section 3. Phillip C. Stone Award for Exemplary Service to the College
The following principles were adopted:
A. Consideration should be given to the nominee’s effort to further the ideals and mission of the College through his or her exemplary service to the College.
B. Consideration should be given to the length of service, the number of alumni affected, and the extent to which the service has impacted the College.
The procedures for awarding the Phillip C. Stone Award for Exemplary Service to the College will be the same as those followed in the Distinguished Alumnus/a Award (set forth in Paragraph 3; Section 1 of Appendix 2).
Established and first awarded in 2010, named in honor of Phillip C. Stone
Recipients
Phillip C Stone ‘65
Roy W. Ferguson
* Lowell A. Miller ‘40
Guy Benjamin Wampler ’82 & Sherrie K. Wampler ’85
* – Deceased
Citizenship Award
The Citizenship Award is given annually to a graduating senior in recognition of their good citizenship and contributions to the BC campus community.
CONSTITUTION OF BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC.
APPENDIX 1: ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIPS AND CITIZENSHIP CERTIFICATE
Section 2. The Citizenship Award
The purpose of the Citizenship Award is to present an award to a senior who will not be receiving much recognition for his/her work in school activities. However, the award should be given to the person who is most qualified. The award has no monetary value.
A student recognized with this award should display:
A. Good citizenship
B. Contributions to class, other extra‑curricular activities, and the college community.
C. Grade point average should not be a determining factor.
| Recipient | Year |
|---|---|
| Benjamin Riddle | 2023 |
| Tyrone Warren II | 2022 |
| Annabell Knapp | 2021 |
| Anh Nguyen | 2020 |
| Courtney Hawkins | 2019 |
| Kathleen Springer | 2018 |
| Cameron Thurston | 2017 |
| Romario Blackwood | 2016 |
| Daniel A. Hess | 2015 |
| Jennifer L. Pivar | 2014 |
| John L. Krehbiel, Jr. | 2013 |
| Holly D. Knupp | 2012 |
| Matthew R. Limbrick | 2011 |
| Michael C. Withrow | 2010 |
| Whitney C. Hobson | 2009 |
| Ashley N. Campbell | 2008 |
| Brandon M. Showalter | 2007 |
| Timothy A. Beckwith | 2006 |
| Jonathan E. Small | 2005 |
| Natalie K. Nicholas | 2004 |
| Charity Tyree Hale | 2003 |
| Elizabeth Pietrzyk Ridlon | 2002 |
| Cynthia M. Lemberg | 2001 |
| Abhik S. Mitra | 2000 |
| Kristen Bennett Eaton | 1999 |
| Karen Monger Reeder | 1998 |
| * Ashlie E. Knight | 1997 |
| Lynette Sue Ginder Ferguson | 1996 |
| Dale LeRoy Foster | 1995 |
| Florence M. Williams | 1994 |
| Melissa Conner Szulkowski | 1993 |
| Monisha Menon | 1992 |
| Roger E. Glick | 1991 |
| Deena M. Wheeler Jackson | 1990 |
| Virginia Foster King | 1989 |
| Tessie Lynn Neff Lam | 1988 |
| Gregory S. Quintrell | 1987 |
| Jerry Anne Thompson Kines | 1986 |
| Troy M. Glembot | 1985 |
| Anne Catherine Canfield Ball | 1984 |
| Kimberly A. “Missy” Kirkwood | 1983 |
| Laura E. MacPherson-McDonald | 1982 |
| Rebecca Rae Hill-Shifflett | 1981 |
| Nancy Smith Mohlmann | 1980 |
| Chris R. Ryan | 1979 |
| Anita Ly Hall Waters | 1978 |
| John D. Fleishman | 1977 |
| Lynn Kay Hoff Mahovsky | 1976 |
| Rebecca Sue Phillippe Hamill | 1975 |
| Elizabeth Williard Conine | 1974 |
| James A. Hodges | 1973 |
| Joanne Barron | 1972 |
* – Deceased
Merlin and Dorothy Faw Garber Award for Christian Service
The Merlin E. ‘36 and Dorothy Faw Garber ‘33 Christian Service Award was named for the late Dr. Merlin Garber and his wife, Dorothy. They were Bridgewater College alumni and were deeply involved in the life of the Church of the Brethren as pastors. They also shared a great interest in travel and learning from people from all over the world. The award is intended to honor outstanding Christian service.
1999 Myron Shipman Miller ’47
Jonathan Lee Brush ’99
2000 James Milton Bryant ’59
Christopher W. Zepp ’00
2006 Janet Estep Whetzel ’61
2008 Dale V. and Claire Gilbert (’78) Ulrich
Daniel L. Rudy ’08
2009 Ellen K. Layman ’65
2010 L. Clyde Carter Jr. ’56
Jessica Flory Steury ’10
2012 Judy Mills Reimer
2013 Robert E. Alley ‘69
Tyler J. Goss ’13
2014 Mary Jo Flory-Steury ’78
Jennifer Jewell ‘14
2015 Fred Swartz ‘58
Emily Birr ’15
2016 Miller Davis ’65
Melissa McMindes ’16
2017 Fred Bowman ’46
Megan LaPrade ’17
2018 Mary Cline Detrick ’61
Kathleen Springer ’18
2019 Andy Murray ’64
Christa Craighead ’19
2021 Noah Flint ’21
2022 Scott Duffey, ’75
Morgan Pangle ’22
2023 Carl Fike ’78
Seth Spire ’23
2024 Paul Mundey P’04
Elizabeth “Lizzie” Mumbert ‘24
