Faculty and Staff Award Recipients
Distinguished Teaching Award
The Distinguished Teaching Award, for classroom excellence, includes a $2,500 cash award and an engraved silver tray.
| Recipient | Year Received |
|---|---|
| Gerry Gunnin | 1979 |
| Ronda Hall | 1980 |
| Mary Kay Parrish | 1981 |
| James Hurley | 1982 |
| Shirley Jones | 1983 |
| Max Brattin | 1984 |
| James Farthing | 1985 |
| Warren McWilliams | 1986 |
| William Mitchell | 1987 |
| Joe Hall | 1988 |
| Marilyn Ogilvie | 1989 |
| James Brown | 1990 |
| Laura Crouch | 1991 |
| Oscar Jeske | 1992 |
| Douglas Watson | 1993 |
| William Mullins | 1994 |
| Ron Lewis | 1995 |
| Nancy Haigler | 1996 |
| Mack Roark | 1997 |
| Robert Scrutchins | 1998 |
| Norris Russell | 1999 |
| Carolyn Cole | 2000 |
| Jimmie Russell | 2001 |
| Ron Duncan | 2002 |
| Ramona Farthing | 2003 |
| Roger Hadley | 2004 |
| James Vernon | 2005 |
| Bill Hagen | 2006 |
| John McWilliams | 2007 |
| Brad Jett | 2008 |
| Carol Humphrey | 2009 |
| Linda McElroy | 2010 |
| Bobby Kelly | 2011 |
| Jeanne Akin | 2012 |
| Glenn Sanders | 2013 |
| Dan Reeder | 2014 |
| Albert Chen | 2015 |
| Louima Lilite | 2016 |
| Vickie Ellis | 2017 |
| Bret Roark | 2018 |
| Julie Blackstone | 2019 |
| Robbie Henson | 2020 |
| Dr. Tawa Anderson | 2022 |
| Dr. Tony Yates | 2023 |
| Dr. Rich Rudebock |
2024 |
| Dr. Contessa Edgar |
2025 |
Meritorious Service Award
The Meritorious Service Award, for faithful service to OBU in faculty, administrative, or support staff positions, includes a $1,500 cash award and a plaque.
| Recipient | Year Received |
|---|---|
| Kenneth Eyer | 1984 |
| James Timberlake | 1985 |
| Manoi Adair | 1986 |
| Kathryne Timberlake | 1987 |
| Norman Searcy | 1988 |
| John Parrish | 1989 |
| Tom Terry | 1990 |
| Don Osborn | 1991 |
| June Hodges | 1992 |
| Mary White Johnson | 1993 |
| James Hurley | 1994 |
| William Mitchell | 1995 |
| Cap Gardner | 1996 |
| Peggy Askins | 1997 |
| Laura Crouch | 1998 |
| Claudine Dickey | 1999 |
| Bobby Canty | 2000 |
| Don Wester | 2001 |
| Larry Walker and Wayne Rhea | 2002 |
| Joe Bob Weaver | 2003 |
| Judy Kinnamon | 2004 |
| Debbie Bosch | 2005 |
| Lana Bolhouse | 2006 |
| Robert Cash | 2007 |
| Glenn Sanders | 2008 |
| Jim Vernon | 2009 |
| Marty O'Gwynn | 2010 |
| Bobby Cox | 2011 |
| Norris Russell | 2012 |
| Dave Gilmore | 2013 |
| Tonia Kellogg | 2014 |
| Linda McElroy | 2015 |
| Bill Pope | 2016 |
| Cynthia Gates | 2017 |
| Ford Mastin | 2018 |
| Marcia McQuerry | 2019 |
| Teri Walker | 2020 |
| Carrie Myles | 2022 |
| Jana VanderTook | 2023 |
| Kyle Rudek | 2024 |
| Randy Smith | 2025 |
Promising Teacher Award
The Promising Teacher Award, for demonstrating outstanding potential as a teacher includes a $1,000 cash award and a plaque.
| Recipient | Year Received |
|---|---|
| Dale Soden | 1984 |
| Paul Rutledge | 1985 |
| Kathy McKee | 1986 |
| Cynthia and Dale Hanchey | 1987 |
| Frank Smist | 1988 |
| Anne Hammond | 1989 |
| Cynthia Schneider | 1990 |
| Rick Byargeon | 1991 |
| Glenn Sanders | 1992 |
| Don Sandley | 1993 |
| James Vernon | 1994 |
| Dan Reeder | 1995 |
| Robbie Henson | 1996 |
| Frank "Pancho" Romero | 1997 |
| Bret Roark | 1998 |
| Kevin Hall | 1999 |
| Bobby Kelly | 2000 |
| Ford Mastin | 2001 |
| Brad Jett | 2002 |
| Garry Bailey | 2003 |
| Kristen Stauffer Todd | 2004 |
| Shawna York | 2005 |
| Joyce Aldridge | 2006 |
| Justin Hardin | 2007 |
| Karen Cotter | 2008 |
| Ben Myers | 2009 |
| Louima Lilite | 2010 |
| Michael Dean | 2011 |
| Alan Bandy | 2012 |
| Corey Fuller | 2013 |
| Scott Pace | 2014 |
| Contessa Edgar | 2015 |
| Tawa Anderson | 2016 |
| Jonathan Wilson | 2017 |
| Cherith Tucker | 2018 |
| Nichole Jackson | 2019 |
| Benjamin Baxter | 2020 |
| Jessica Rohr | 2022 |
| Dr. Lyda Murillo Wilbur | 2023 |
| Dr. Meredith Bailey | 2024 |
| Annie Keehn | 2025 |