Distinguished Faculty Awards
- Larry Friedenberg – 2023
- Stacey Ellis – 2022
- Bill Lewis – 2021
- Rachel Dodson – 2020
- Jeff Hollar – 2019
- B. Frost McLaughlin – 2018
- Sam Dillender – 2017
- Henry Coffman – 2016
- Jonathan Noyalas – 2015
- Jerome “Butch” Austin – 2014
- Jen Schaefer – 2013
- Miriam Moore – 2012
- James Guiliano – 2011
- Frank Borleske – 2010
- Cyril Petras – 2009
- Mike Garrand – 2008
- Rob Simpson – 2007
- Charlie Spiro – 2006
- Maggie O’ Sullivan – 2005
- Brent L. Kendrick – 2004
- William R. Warren – 2003
- Virginia F. Hartman – 2002
- Nancy A. Penney – 2001
- Thomas A. Tredon – 2000
- Joseph W. A. Whitehorne – 1999
- Harry G. Papagan – 1998
- Anne L. Legge – 1997
- Andrea K. Ludwick – 1996
- Russell H. Riley – 1995
- Ramon R. Selove – 1994
- Harold G. McMullen – 1993
- Gary L. Tusing – 1992
Distinguished Staff Awards
- William “Bubby” Richard – 2023
- Erin DeHaven – 2022
- Marie Beeler – 2021
- Steve Ayers – 2020
- John Owens – 2019
- Brittany Stepp – 2018
- Chris Lambert – 2017
- Whitney Miller – 2016
- Dale Swatlowski – 2015
- Richie Crim – 2015
- Caz Zuckerman – 2014
- Deb Teates – 2013
- Barbara Woods – 2012
- Brenda Nordgren – 2011
- Crystal Fletcher – 2011
- Richard Farrow – 2010
- Tina Fritz and Pam Simmons – 2009
- Alvin Finchum – 2008
- Tina Anderson – 2007
- Kathleen Knight – 2006
- Joette Ours – 2005
- C. Elizabeth Brashear – 2004
- Laura M. Leftwich – 2003
- B. Gail Tennett – 2002
- Janet F. Heishman – 2001
- Susan Painter Cooley – 2000
- Sara F. Brown – 1999
- Judy N. Rinker – 1998
- Thelma E. Bursey – 1997
- Eileen L. Rexrode – 1996
- Linda F. Bursey – 1995
- Charles A. Haines – 1994
- M. Scott Wood – 1993
- Paula A. Cooper – 1992
Distinguished Administrator Award
- Andrea Lo – 2023
- Caroline Wood – 2022
- Chris Coutts – 2021
- David Gray – 2020
- Liv Heggoy – 2019
- Karen Kellison – 2018
- Amber Foltz – 2017
- Kerry Kilpatrick – 2016
- Brenda Byard – 2015
- Chris Boies – 2014
- Judy Batson and Brandy Boies – 2013
- Craig Bennett – 2012
- Larry Friedenberg – 2011
- Jeanian Clark – 2010
- David Urso – 2009
- David Gray – 2008
- Nancy Lloyd – 2007
- Kathleen Wotring – 2006
- Douglas Cumbia – 2005
- Barbara W. Ratcliff – 2004
- Cynthia S. Bambara – 2003
- Patricia W. Hunt – 2002
Distinguished Adjunct Faculty Award
- John Faircloth – 2023
- Jill Saylor – 2022
- Patricia Fox – 2021
- Mark Sunderlin – 2020
- George Crump – 2019
- James Flanagan – 2018
- Lisa Lambert – 2017
- Jennifer VanCuren – 2016
- Jeremiah Dyke – 2015
- Robert Myer – 2014
- Lisa Currie – 2013
- Anna Kiefer – 2012
- Kari Keller – 2011
- Marcie Finnell and James Shannon – 2010
- Linda Bundick – 2009
- Eunice Myers – 2008
- Melissa Stange – 2007
- James Crowley – 2006
- Larita Jacobs / Mary Ann Keefer – 2005
Distinguished Part–time Staff Award
- Susan Betcher – 2023
- Stephanie Pierce – 2022
- Chelsea Conrad – 2021
- Amie Cole – 2020
- Janet Finely – 2019
- Sharon Painter – 2018
- Sarah Shandy – 2017
- DeJuanna Parker – 2016
- Elizabeth Gorman – 2015
- David Alther – 2014
- Cassandra Richard – 2013
- Cindy Henry – 2012
- Kaitlyn Fritz Lambert – 2011
- Katherine Ruwe – 2010
- Christine Kriz – 2009
- Karen Goulbourne – 2008
- Barbara Gansor – 2007
- Sherre Christiansen – 2006
- Elizabeth Martini – 2005
Previous Laurel Ridge Awards
Commitment to Excellence Award
- Virginia Hartman – 2004
- Joan Osbourne – 2005
- Janet Heishman – 2006
- Janet Ping – 2007
- Margaret Barnett – 2008
Customer Service
- Kathleen Knight – 2004
- Barbara Greene – 2005
- Eileen Rexrode – 2006
- Barbara Greene – 2007
- Janet Ping – 2008
Positive Spirit Award
- Auden Smith – 2004
- Art Mitchell – 2005
- Richard Farrow – 2006
- Denise Broy – 2007
- Jeanian Clark – 2008
Outstanding Teamwork
- Business Office – 2004
- Trio Office – 2005
- Buildings and Grounds – 2006
- Middletown & Fauquier Library Employees – 2007
- Office of College Advancement – 2008
Critical Thinking
- Kalie Kelch – 2008