Richard S. Wallace Distinguished Service Award
The Richard S. Wallace Distinguished Service Award is intended to recognize distinguished service to AU, the students, and to the community
by a faculty member of one of the following colleges: Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences; Business; Education and Human Development; Nursing; Science and Mathematics; School of Computer and Cyber Sciences; and Reese Library.
Recipients receive a plaque along with a $1,500.00 cash award.
Nominations
To nominate a faculty member, write a 1-2 page letter that details the ways in which the individual has given outstanding service to our institution and
community. See also the award criteria below. Submit nominations using the form found on this page.
For the 2024-2025 award period, nominations are due by Friday, November 1, 2024 by
11:59 EST.
Criteria for Award
- All faculty who have primary appointments in one of the following colleges are eligible
for the award:
- College of Education and Human Development
- College of Nursing
- College of Science and Mathematics
- James M. Hull College of Business
- Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
- Reese Library
- School of Computer and Cyber Sciences
- Additional criteria will include (but is not limited to):
- the unselfish offering of time, energy, and ideas
- significant participation in a wide range of university and community activities
- action without regard to personal benefits
- support of service organizations and activities in leadership roles
- projection of a positive image for the institution
- involvement in programs addressing extraordinary concerns (e.g., handicapped, minority,
disadvantaged, elderly, etc.)
- service as a mentor within the university and the community
Upon acceptance of the nomination, nominees will submit a portfolio consisting of
the following materials:
- Cover letter and Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Letter from department chair (or dean if nominee does not have a chair)
Award Selection Process
A Selection Committee will be appointed by the Faculty Senate using the following
criteria:
- The past year’s award recipient chairs the committee. If the previous year’s award
recipient is not available to chair, then the Senate's Faculty Development Committee
Chair will solicit for a volunteer from the Senate's Faculty Development Committee
to serve as chair.
- Additional committee members consist of 2 faculty members, 1 student member, and 2
community representatives.
Duties of the Selection Committee:
- Ensure nominating agencies/individuals are reminded of deadlines and policies.
- Work with the Office of Faculty Affairs to collect nominations and portfolios.
- Select award recipient.
Past Recipients
| Year |
Recipient |
| 1992 |
Dr. Martha Farmer |
| 1993 |
Dr. John Schaeffer |
| 1994 |
Dr. James Garvey |
| 1995 |
Dr. Harold Moon |
| 1996 |
Dr. Steve Hobbs |
| 1997 |
Dr. Ralph Walker |
| 1998 |
Ms. Ernestine Thompson |
| 1999 |
Dr. Paulette Harris |
| 2000 |
Dr. Beth Fanning |
| 2001 |
Dr. Richard Harrison |
| 2002 |
Dr. Bill Bompart |
| 2003 |
Dr. Robert Johnston |
| 2004 |
Dr. Ed Pettit |
| 2005 |
Dr. Raymond Whiting |
| 2006 |
Dr. Debra Reddin van Tuyll |
| 2007 |
"Cowboy" Mike Searles |
| 2008 |
Mr. Don Howard |
| 2009 |
Dr. James Garvey |
| 2010 |
Dr. Bill Dodd |
| 2011 |
Dr. Samuel Sullivan |
| 2012 |
Dr. William A. Bloodworth, Jr. |
| 2013 |
Dr. Janet (Jana) T. Sandarg |
| 2014 |
N/A |
| 2015 |
N/A |
| 2016 |
Dr. Jean Pawl |
| 2017 |
Dr. Olajide Agunloye |
| 2018 |
Dr. Allison Foley |
| 2019 |
Dr. Melissa Powell-Williams |
| 2020 |
Dr. Hannah Bennett |
| 2021 |
Dr. Pamela Hayward |
| 2022 |
Dr. Ashley Gess |
| 2023 |
Dr. Martha Ginn |
| 2024 |
Dr. Amber Routh |
