Medallion of Recognition

Criteria for the College Board Medallion of Recognition

The purpose of awarding medallions of recognition is to honor and recognize individuals who have contributed significantly to the awarding college or community. Medallions of recognition are awarded to individuals in the following categories:

National, state or local leaders of business, education or government. Elected officials currently holding office are not eligible for nomination.
Persons from the College’s service area who have made significant contributions to the College
Retiring Laurel Ridge employees in good standing employed by the College for at least 10 years who made significant contributions during their employment
Others as may be determined by the College Board

Medallion of Recognition Recipients by Year

2024

Alexandra Atlee Alls Burton (posthumous recognition)
Clay Corbin
Paul McCulla

2023

Brenda Byard
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church of Winchester, Virginia; Rev. Martha Miller Sims; Rev. Jonathan Boynton
Russell Rinker

2022

Frank E. Borleske
Glenn DuBois
Tracy Fitzsimmons
Colin Greene

2021

Lynne R. Bell
William C. Daniel
Donna Whitley-Smith
Rosanne Williamson

2020

Susan Brooks
Andrea K. Ludwick
Mark H. Merrill

2019

Joel D. Barkman
Joanne F. Cherefko
Kenneth Garrison, Jr. and Heavy Construction Contractors Association
Fran L. Jeffries
Nancy A. Penney

2018

Susan P. Cooley
Michael L. Garrand
John W. McCarthy, III
Cheryl Thompson-Stacy
John E. Vance

2017

Marilyn C. Beck
Darcus Cook Breneman
Eileen L. Rexrode
Judy N. Rinker

2016

Beverly J. Sherwood
Terrence L. Nyhous

2015

Kimberly M. Athey
Jennifer Sager Gentry
Joe T. May
Pamela M. McInnis
Thomas A. Tredon

2014

Margaret J. Barnett
John Graves
Garland Newell Snapp (posthumous)

2013

Larry L. Helsley
Miriam P. Moore
Sarah J. Yakel

2012

Clifford L. Athey, Jr.
Janet F. Heishman
Barbara Pickeral Lee
Helen M. Williams

2011

Walter K. Malinowski, Jr.
Roger L. Milburn
Mark E. Pangle

2010

Carolyn L. Haines
Diane Lewin
John Owens, Jr.
Alice L. Seabright

2009

Denise P. Broy
John S. Capps
Charles E. Day Jr.
William A. Hazel
William A. Holtzman
George L. Sekel
June M. Wilmot
Ann R. Wiltshire

2008

Edwin C. Daley
Ellen R. Davenport
James A. Davis
Ralph H. Dean
Lewis M. Ewing
Anne C. Hall
Robert D. Kellam
Brent L. Kendrick
Mason C. Lockridge, Jr.
J. David Martin
Morgan S. Phenix
Barbara W. Ratcliff
Eleanor F. Smalley
Charlie C. Spiro
Gary L. Tusing

2007

Mr. Brian M. Madden
Ms. Sally F. Murray
Dr. H. D. Northern, Jr.
Senator H. R. “Russ” Potts, Jr.
Ms. Beverley B. Shoemaker

2006

Mrs. Dale Andrews
Mrs. Linda F. Bursey
Dr. William C. Dean
Mr. Allen L. Louderback
Mr. Ronald M. Masters
Mr. Daniel W. Presgraves
Mrs. Wilhelmina F. Santiful
Mr. Ron Tignor
Mr. Fitzhugh L. Wickham, Jr.

2005

Ms. Paula Dean
Mr. Chauncey Kelley
Mr. Thomas H. Kirk
Ms. Anne Legge
Mr. John H. Morrison, III
Mr. David Powell
Ms. Susan Sclafani
Mr. C. R. Suddith, Jr.

2004

Mr. Joseph Callahan
Mr. William Harrison
Mrs. Mary Louise Jackson
Mrs. Aline B. Johnson

2003

Mr. Rodger H. Baker
Mr. Gary L. Edwards
Mr. Earl W. Foreman
Ms. Phoebe Kilby
Mrs. Sherand M. Smith
Congressman Frank R. Wolf

2002

Mrs. Lindy L. Hart
Dr. Cliff R. Hupp
Dr. Harold G. McMullen
Mr. Wade G. Johnson, Sr.
Mr. C. L. “Boots” Ritchie
Mr. C. Todd Smith

2001

Mr. R. William Bayliss, III
Mr. Richard L. Brown
Dr. Glenn R. Burdick
Mrs. Nora Belle Comer
Mr. Joseph W. Holllis
Dr. Ronald L. Ludwick
Ms. Kimberly A. Shick
Mr. Harry S. Smith
Mr. Larry L. Weeks

2000

Ms. L. Diane Bruce
Mrs. Shirley T. Corron
Dr. Carla J. Dove
Mr. Frederick E. Hart (Posthumous)
Mr. James L. Longerbeam
Mr. David C. Mangum
Mrs. Kathleen B. Nerangis
Mr. Gary W. Pence
Mrs. Annetta C. Richardson
Mr. Steven W. Rodgers
Mrs. Dottie S. Whitt

1999

Mr. Harry J. Bagnell, Jr.
Mr. Barry Lee Bowser
The Honorable Raymond R. “Andy” Guest, Jr. (Deceased)
Mr. G. Robert Lee
Mr. J. Willard Lineweaver
Mr. William C. Moyers
Mr. Donald H. Shirley
Carl W. Thompson

1998

Mr. James G. Brumfield (Posthumous)
Mr. Chauncey V. Kelley
Mr. Alfred Kummli
Mr. R. Thomas Malcolm
Dr. Matthew M. Neely, II

1997

Dr. Byron A. Brill
Mrs. Felicia L. Cogan (Deceased)
Mr. Robert A. Danley, Jr.
Mr. John D. (Jack) Hardesty
Mrs. Arlene L. Keifer
Mrs. Marion Park Lewis (Deceased)
Dr. David E. Moreman
Mr. Saul J. Robinson

1996

Mr. Henry C. Buettner, Jr.
Dr. Carlysle C. Crank
Mrs. Helen L. Davenport
Dr. David M. Gangel
Mrs. Sharon L. Kline
Mrs. Rose Loeb (Deceased)
The Honorable I. Clinton Miller
Mr. John E. Poux
Mrs. Elizabeth K. Quigley
Mr. George B. Whitacre
Mr. Joseph P. Wright

1995

Mr. Cloyd G. Aarseth
Mr. Douglas M. Barrick
Mr. James T. Holland
Mr. James T. Markley
Mr. William I. Overbey, Jr.
Mr. Stanley W. Parsons
Dr. Russell H. Riley
Mr. Eugene B. Smith

1994

Mrs. Lorraine K. Dovell
The Hon. John O. Marsh, Jr.
Mr. William B. Remington (Deceased)
Mr. David L. Schroeder

1993

Lt. Gov. Donald S. Beyer, Jr.
Dr. Charles L. Burns, Jr.
Mr. Riley T. Dellinger
Mr. John D. Hardesty, Jr.
Senator Charles S. Robb
Mr. Alan G. Toxopeus

1992

Dr. James L. Cook
Mr. Richard E. Dovell
Mr. James W. Dyke, Jr.
Mrs. Frances L. Jeffries
Mrs. Arlene L. Keifer
Mr. Thomas H. Kirk
Mrs. Rita F. Lancaster
Mr. William I. Overbey, Jr.
Mrs. Shirley B. Stedman

1991

Mr. James M. Campbell
Dr. John C. Capehart
Mr. C. Courtney Carbaugh
Mr. P. Wendell Dick
Mr. William D. Dolan, III
Dr. Raymond L. Fish
Mr. Elmer B. Kaelin
Dr. Woodrow W. Robinson (Deceased)
Ms. Patricia Saltonstall
Mr. Daniel A. Shenk
Mr. Jeffrey M. Webber

1990

Mr. F. Allen Barley
Mr. Richard G. Dick
Prof. Maurice J. Duffey (Deceased)
The Hon. I. Clinton Miller
Dr. David R. Pierce
Dr. William A. Truban

1989

Mr. Douglas K. Baumgardner
Mr. Wade G. Johnson
Ms. Marian J. Rhodes (Deceased)
Delegate Alson H. Smith
Mr. Bob G. Sowder

1988

Ms. Annemarie Z. Brown
Mr. Charles L. Burwell
Mr. Robert S. Estabrook
Mr. Thomas J. Grady (Posthumous)
Ms. Starr R. Johnson
Ms. Gwen E. Mandel
Mr. Tobia G. Mercuro
Mr. Charles M. Zuckerman

1987

Mrs. Jane S. Fitzwater (Deceased)
Dr. Charles E. Haley (Posthumous)
Mr. Richard B. Kleese
Dr. William H. McCoy
Mrs. Kathryn B. Sherwood
The Hon. D. French Slaughter, Jr.

1986

Mr. George L. Craig, Jr.
Mr. Philip C. G. Farley
The Hon. Mills E. Godwin, Jr.
Mrs. Elizabeth G. Helm
Mr. Albert D. Indelicato
Mr. William C. Moyers
Dr. Dale Parnell
Dr. Barbara H. Pass
Mr. George L. Romine
Mr. Wendell L. Seldon

1985

Mrs. Grace M. Alford (Deceased)
Prof. Edsel A. Armentrout
Dr. James C. Armstrong
Mr. Thomas C. Baker
Prof. Walter L. Carson
Mr. John T. Casteen, III
Mr. H. Robert Edwards
Mr. Don W. Galbreaith
Mr. Charles T. Hoovler
Mr. Carl S. Napps
Mr. Saul J. Robinson
Delegate Alson H. Smith, Jr.
Mr. Alan G. Toxopeus

1984

Ms. Constance Louise Billmyer
Dr. Millard K. Bushong
Mr. Thomas J. Christoffel
Mrs. Pavey L. Hoke
Mrs. Mabel K. Huffman
Mrs. Marguerite M. Royston
Mr. Robert W. Smalley
Dr. E. Jean Walker
Dr. Samuel N. Whitacre

1983

Mr. Douglas C. Arthur
Ms. Dorothy M. Brewer
Mr. Edward T. Bromfield, Jr.
Mr. Albert M. Dryer (Posthumous)
Mr. Wade D. Ferguson
Mr. Reginald L. Male (Deceased)
Dr. J. Thomas Mills, Jr.
Dr. Robert P. Parker
Prof. Walter M. Quitter
Mr. Manual G. Sempeles
Mr. Reggie Smith (Deceased)

1982

Mr. Michael Broome
Mr. James A. Hepner
Dr. Forrest S. Racey
Mr. Edward R. Saunders

1981

Mr. Stewart Bell, Jr. (Deceased)
Mr. James J. Crawford
Dr. W. Robert Gaines
Mr. John R. Hudson, Jr. (Posthumous)
Mr. S. Roger Koontz
Mr. John H. Mallinson
Mr. Roger A. Sites
Mr. John D. Waybright

1980

Mr. Thomas T. Byrd
Mr. James M. Campbell
Prof. Benjamin P. Connor
Mr. Frank Howell
Mrs. Mabel E. Huffman
Mr. G. Kenneth Levi
Prof. David G. Simpson
Mr. George B. Thomas (Deceased)
Mrs. Gloria L. Zuckerman

1979

Mr. Robert E. Aylor, Sr.
Dr. Gerald O. Cannon
Dr. John C. Capehart
Mrs. Elizabeth S. Glass
Mr. Alfred Le Sesne Jenkins
Mr. Jacob L. Johnson
Mr. Harry E. Ruhsam (Posthumous)

1978

Mr. James G. Brumfield (Deceased)
Mr. John W. Chumley (Deceased)
Mr. Arthur A. Fierro, Jr. (Posthumous)
Mrs. Elizabeth Benchoff Page
Dr. Elmer L. Smith (Deceased)
Mr. I. Fred Stine (Deceased)

1977

Miss Laura Virginia Hale
Mr. Bill K. Huffman
Mr. John Jackson
Mr. David Schoumacher
Mr. James D. Shockey, Jr.
Dr. James R. Walpole (Deceased)

1976

Dr. Muriel W. Brown
Mr. Henry C. Green
Mr. Albert W. Loring (Posthumous)
Mr. Richard J. Martin
Mr. Wilmer E. Moomaw
Mr. Fred W. Painter (Deceased)
Dr. Garland R. Quarles
Mr. C. Robert Solenberger
Mr. Allen Y. Stokes
Mr. Barry ZeVan

1975

Mr. Frederick E. Baukhages, IV
Mr. William H. Coffman
Mr. Jack F. Davis
Miss Elaine F. Magee
Dr. Beulah H. McGovern (Deceased)
Mr. O. A. Norton
Mr. Fitzhugh L. Palmer (Deceased)
The Hon. J. Kenneth Robinson
Mr. Perry W. Sarver
Dr. Melton F. Wright (Deceased)

1974

The Rev. John A. Baden (Deceased)
Mrs. Kenneth N. Gilpin, Jr. (Posthumous)
Mr. Edward B. Lee (Deceased)
Mr. William P. Mahler
The Hon. John O. Marsh, Jr.
Mr. Charles McDowell
Dr. Woodrow W. Robinson (Deceased)
Dr. Eugene W. Surber
Dr. Joseph M. Taylor

1973

The Hon. Harry F. Byrd, Jr.
The Hon. Duncan C. Gibb (Deceased)
Dr. Dana B. Hamel
Mr. Reynolds T. Harnsberger (Deceased)
Mr. John J. Hawse
Dr. Leslie F. Malpass
The Hon. E. Blackburn Moore (Deceased)
Mr. Dennis M. Morris
Dr. B. F. D. Runk
Mr. Walter L. Saunders, Jr.

1972

Mrs. Virginia C. Bailes (Deceased)
Mr. William M. Battaile
Mr. Edward T. Bromfield, Jr.
Mr. George Davis, Jr. (Deceased)
Mr. Tyree Dillard, Jr. (Posthumous)
Mr. Ryland Disher
Mr. Q. D. Gasque (Deceased)
Dr. T. Marshall Hahn
Mr. Wilkie W. Hunt (Deceased)
Mr. John W. Lainhart
Mr. Alvin A. Lutz (Deceased)
Col. E. V. Macatee (Deceased)
Mr. John J. Pickeral, Sr. (Deceased)
Mr. Charles D. Price
Dr. Nathan F. Schilling (Posthumous)
Mr. R. W. Smalley
Mr. Virgil R. Strader
Dr. Melton F. Wright (Deceased)