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Volunteer Recognition
  • Weldon B. Gibson Distinguished Volunteer Award

    The WSU Foundation’s highest honor 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.


    Award Criteria

    • One award presented annually.
    • Open to any individual(s) except WSU faculty and staff members.
    • Individual(s) must have demonstrated long-term volunteer involvement with the WSU Foundation either in the form of work on the Foundation Board, Advocates or other volunteer activities with the Foundation as deemed significant by the Foundation CEO.
    • While current members of the Board of Directors are eligible, it is recommended that the award-winner is not currently serving on the Board.
    • Individual(s) cannot currently be serving on the Executive Committee of the Foundation Board of Directors. If a member of the Executive Committee is nominated, his/her nomination will be noted by the Foundation staff and placed in abeyance until that individual has cycled off the Executive Committee at which time their nomination will be considered.

    The Gibson Distinguished Volunteer Award is the premier volunteer award for service to the WSU Foundation. A complete nomination should include:

    • Scope/breadth of their contribution in volunteer service
    • Unique personal leadership they bring to the WSU community
    • Style or innovativeness of their contribution
    • Commitment to the WSU community
    • If known, include years of giving, areas supported through philanthropy, and volunteer activity

    Answer the following questions to submit your nomination:

  • For questions, please contact Kelly Welch, Director of Volunteer Engagement at kelly.welch1@wsu.edu.


    Click here to view past Weldon B. Gibson Distinguished Volunteer Award winners.

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