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