Frank Campbell Service Award Recipients

The Frank Campbell Service Award recognizes alumni for a specific service for Averett or for serving in the manner shown by Averett President Emeritus Dr. Frank Campbell. Under Campbell’s leadership, Averett College officially became Averett University on July 1, 2001. The endowment was increased from $240,000 to nearly $26 million. Nearly $50 million was raised for the University during Campbell’s tenure as president. He expanded the University from 19 acres to over 200 acres. Campbell is widely considered the father of the University’s football program, and the stadium holds his namesake. During his time as president, Campbell served on various boards and organizations within the community. Averett Online (formerly Averett Graduate and Professional Services) was established under his leadership in 1988.

1992
Mr. William L. Dixon, ’84
Dr. Bethanie Hamlett Tucker, ’72
Miss Amy R. Van Lenten, ’89

1993
Dr. Gary Allen Tucker, ’85
Mr. Alan Fitzgerald Hamilton, ’89
Ms. Jo Ann Adams, ’80, ’88
Mrs. Robin Miller Brueckmann, ’79
Dr. Annie Richardson Wimbish, ’81
Mrs. Phyllis Ferguson Milloy, ’86, ’91

1994 – Mr. Tony Webster Wood, ’83

1995 – Mr. Timothy W. Thornton, ’82

1997
Mrs. Mary Clifton Franks, ’66
Mr. David Shapard, ’72, ’89

1999 – Dr. Stephen C. Ausband, Jr, ’91

2000 – Mrs. Paula K. Darling, ’96

2001
Mr. Wilbur W. “Joe” Gillie, ’76
Mrs. Antoinette “Toni” Castro Gazda, ’87

2002 – Mr. Brian S. Carlton, ’88

2003 – Mr. Timothy S. Carter, ’94

2014 – Mr. Christopher E. West, ’12

2015 – Mr. James R. Thurnes , ’07, ’12

2016 – Mr. Dan Cook ’07

2018 – Faith Reynolds Stamps ’94, ’03

2019 – Jennifer Hoge Williams ’90

2020 – Laura Gerardi Dell ’87

The title for this award has changed over the years. For continuity, the recipients have followed.