Weldon B. Gibson Distinguished Volunteer Award

The Weldon B. Gibson Distinguished Volunteer Award is the WSU Foundation’s highest honor. The award is named for the Foundation’s founding chair, the late Dr. Weldon B. “Hoot” Gibson (’38 Bus. Admin.), who through his unselfish efforts and energy gave shape and direction to the University’s fundraising activities. Receiving this award is an esteemed honor bestowed upon those individuals whose service is measured by the highest levels of impact and achievement. The award is presented during the WSU Foundation’s annual Recognition Gala each fall.

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Gibson Award Recipients

YearRecipient
2025Doug Grim
2024Betsy Cowles
2022Dan Harmon
2021Duane and Terri Brelsford
2020Floyd and Judy Rogers
2019Gene Voiland
2018Mikal Thomsen
2017Scott Carson
2016Sam Smith
2015Lloyd Osborn
2014Virginia Schafer
2013Larry Culver
2012Ken & Sue Christianson
2011Bob Smawley
2010Ronald & Heidi Stanley
2008Barry Jones
2007Lee Sahlin
2006Jacque Doane
2005Jack Dillon
2003Robert & Ruth Gibb
2002John "Jack" Creighton
2001Stan Coe
2000William "Biff" Brotherton
1999Chris & Susan Marker
1998Frank A. Blethen
1997Harry Mullikin
1996James C. Kraft
1995Kate B. Webster
1994Jerry W. Camp
1993Jay Rockey
1992Arthur & Helen Brunstad
1991Phillip Lighty
1990Harold & Jeanne Olsen
1989Orville Vogel
1988Robert McEachern
1987Robert W. Austin
1986Donald C. Downen
1985Michael Dederer
1984Glenn Terrell
1983Weldon B. "Hoot" Gibson
1982Robert A. Cheatham
1981George Goudy