Alumni Awards Recipients

Alumni Awards

Oxford College honors our alumni and other members of our community for their outstanding leadership, dedication, loyalty, and service.

The Oxford Advancement and Alumni Engagement, along with the Oxford Board of Counselors and the Oxford College Alumni Board oversees the selection and recognition for the following awards:

Oxford College Board of Counselors Award

The R. Carl Chandler Award

Oxford College Alumni Board Awards

William Norton Outstanding Alumnus/a Award
Outstanding Young Alumnus/a Award
Outstanding Teaching Award
Outstanding Staff Award Honorary Alumnus/a Award

Please consider nominating someone for the various Oxford College Alumni Board and Oxford Board of Counselors awards. 

Submit your nominations online

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2025-26 Alumni Awards Recipients

The R. Carl Chandler Award

The R. Carl Chandler Award honors the legacy of R. Carl “Hap” Chandler 41C, the board’s founding chairman. The award is presented annually to an individual who has demonstrated exceptional leadership and a lifetime commitment to service to Oxford College.

A distinguished alumnus, decorated World War II naval officer, successful business leader, and devoted advocate for Emory and Oxford, Chandler exemplified perseverance, opportunity, and service. His visionary leadership helped shape Oxford’s future, and his generosity of time, talent, and resources left a lasting impact on the College.

This award recognizes those whose lives and service reflect the values and enduring commitment that defined Chandler’s legacy.

2026Dr. Stephen Bowen, Dean Emeritus
2026Warren Brook 70Ox 72B and Kathy Brook
2025Did Not Award
2024Did Not Award
2023Did Not Award
2022 *Duane 48Ox 50C 54M 58MR and *Emy Blair
2021Did Not Award
2020Susan Gregory 77Ox 79C and *Luke Gregory 76Ox 78C
2019Zoe Hicks 63Ox 65C 76L 83L
2018*Homer Sharp 59C, Professor Emeritus of Biology
2017Dr. Fred L. Palmer 52Ox 57M 58MR 60MR
2016Dr. Trulock Dickson 72Ox 74C
2015Eugene Rackley 55Ox 58B
2014Dr. Mike McQuaide, Professor Emeritus of Sociology
2013*Pierce Cline 47Ox
2013*Henry Mann 62O 64C
2012Milt Gillespie 59Ox  
2011*Hugh Tarbutton, Sr. 52Ox 55B  
2010Did Not Award
2009*Dr. William Murdy   
2008*Dr. Max Austin 61Ox 63C 69M
2007*Bob Chappell 56Ox 58B 68MBA
2006*Judge William L. Norton 42Ox 48C 50L
2005Marvin Hardy, III 61Ox 63C 66L
2004Dr. Judy Greer, Professor Emerita of Physical Education
2003Dr. Tommy Owens 59Ox 61C 65D
2002Joe Edwards 54Ox 56B 58MBA
2001*John Gregory, Professor Emeritus of Humanitiesand *Sara Gregory
2000*Marshall Elizer, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics and *Fran Elizer
1999*Dr. Bond Fleming 33C 36T, Dean Emeritus
1998*Dean Minor 38Ox 40C
1997*Clifford Bell 46Ox 50C

*Deceased


William Norton Outstanding Alumnus/a Award

The Oxford College Alumni Association gives this award to an Oxford alumnus/alumna who has shown exceptional dedication, loyalty, and innovation in his or her service to Oxford.

Michael Silverio 98Ox 00C

Michael Silverio 98Ox 00C

A proud graduate of Oxford College and Emory College, Michael has spent decades giving back to the institution that shaped him.
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2024Munir Meghjani 08Ox 10C
2023Dr. Amanda Phillips 92Ox 94C
2022Rev. Dr. Avis Williams 78Ox 98C 08T 18T
2021Kim Tyson Chenevey 02Ox 04B
2020Donté Flanagan 04Ox 06N
2019Hugh McMaster Tarbutton Jr. 84Ox
2018Christopher Arrendale 99Ox 01C
2017Barbara J. Carter Rivers 65Ox
2016Chi Chi Okezie 98Ox 00C
2015Julie Nelson 95Ox 96C
2014Susan Gregory 77Ox 79C
2013Kip Hart 94Ox 96C
2012Tom Brodnax 65Ox 68C
2011Warren Brook 70Ox 72B
2010Joe Bartenfeld 64Ox 66C
2009Teresa Rivero 85Ox 87B 93PH
2008Paul Jackson 82Ox 84B
2007Marvin Hardy 61Ox 63C 65L
2006Joe Edwards 54Ox 56B 58B
2005Dan Ragsdale 59Ox
2004Mellie Davis 59Ox
2003*Judge William L. Norton 42Ox 48C 50L
2002Art Vinson 66Ox 68C
2001Hugh Tarbutton 52Ox 55C
2000Dean Minor 38Ox 40C
1999Jim Bailey 67Ox 69C

*Deceased


Outstanding Teaching Award

The Oxford College Alumni Association gives this award to an Oxford faculty member, past or present, who has imbued a love of learning, a mastery of the work, and a sense of community in the course of teaching at Oxford.

Sarah Higinbotham, Associate Professor of English

Sarah Higinbotham

Associate Professor of English
Sarah’s career is anchored by intellectual rigor, student investment, and a rare capacity to turn learning into public good.
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2024Dr. Susan Riner
2023Dr. Lloyd Parker 74G
2022Dr. Maria Archetto, Professor Emerita of Music
2021*Dr. William Shapiro, Professor Emeritus of Political Science
2020Dr. Steve Baker, Professor Emeritus of Biology
2019Dr. Frank Maddox, Professor Emeritus of Economics
2018Dr. Reza Saadein
2017Dr. Ken Carter 87Ox 89C
2016Dr. Clark Lemons 74G 78PhD, Professor Emeritus of Humanities
2015Dr. Steve Henderson, Professor Emeritus of Geology
2014*Dr. Hoyt Oliver 54Ox 56C, Professor Emeritus of Religion
2013Dr. Eloise Carter 78G 83PhD, Professor Emerita of Biology
2012*Dr. Bill Cody, Professor Emeritus of Political Science
2011Andy Autry, Professor Emeritus of Chemistry
2010*Dr. Kent Linville, Professor Emeritus of Philosophy
2009*Dr. Dan Moore 35Ox 37C 40G, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics
2008Dr. Bill McKibben, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics
2007*Dr. Judy Greer, Professor Emerita of Physical Education
2006Dr. Mike McQuaide, Professor Emeritus of Sociology
2005*Dr. Homer Sharp 56Ox 59C, Professor Emeritus of Biology
2004*John Gregory, Professor Emeritus of Humanities
2003*Dr. Neil Penn, Professor Emeritus of History
2002*Dr. Dick Shappell, Professor Emeritus of Physical Education
2001*Dr. Joe Guillebeau, Professor Emeritus of Humanities
2000*Marshall Elizer, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics
1999*Dr. Curry Haynes, Professor Emeritus of Biology

*Deceased


Outstanding Staff Award

The Oxford College Alumni Association gives its Outstanding Staff Award to an Oxford College staff member, past or present, who has shown exceptional dedication and loyalty in his or her service to Oxford. They also appreciate the sense of community that Oxford offers.

Amanda Yu-Nguyen, Director of the Center for Healthful Living

Amanda Yu-Nguyen

Director of the Center for Healthful Living
Amanda provides visionary leadership for one of the College’s most student-centered and holistic programs.
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2024Emily Culbertson
2023Mr. Rod Stubbs
2022Janice Ly
2021Regina McGuire Barrett 23T
2020Captain Bob Walker
2019Dr. Susan Laird 71C 79T
2018Alan Mitchell
2017Debbie Mote
2016The Rev Lyn Pace 02T 17T
2015Todd Cain
2014Joy Budensiek
2013Rodger Brunson
2012Marvlyn Kirk
2011Jennie Taylor
2010Mary Barnes
2009*Eugene Williams
2008Dr. Stephen Bowen, Dean Emeritus

*Deceased


Honorary Alumnus/a Award

The Oxford College Alumni Association gives its Honorary Alumnus/Alumna Award to a person who did not graduate from Oxford College but who has shown exceptional dedication in his or her service to Oxford.

Wendy Rodriguez 17C

Wendy Rodriguez 17C

Wendy is an interdisciplinary professional whose career reflects the breadth and impact of an Emory liberal arts education.
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2024John G. Rice
2023Mrs. Michelle Johnson
2022Dirk Brown 90MBA
2021Patricia Carter Edwards 61C
2020Nancy Benton 65C
2019Carol D. Penn 59C
2018Amanda Arrendale
2017Doug Shipman 95C
2016Dr. Stephen Bowen, Dean Emeritus
2015Sheilah Connor
2014*Nancy Murdy
2013Dr. Kitty McNeill
2012Kathy Brook
2011Dr. Penny England, Dean Emerita of Physical Education
2010Dr. James Wagner, President Emeritus of Emory University (19th President, 2003–2016)
2009*Mary Louise Flemming 70G
2008Dr. Mike McQuaide, Professor Emeritus of Sociology
2007The Rev Sammy Clark
2006Lil Long
2005Paul Anderson 38C 40L
2004*Dr. Dana Greene, Dean Emerita, Dr. Joe Moon, and Jennie Taylor
2003*John Temple
2002*Jake Ward 33C 36G
2001*Dr. Judy Greer, Professor Emerita of Physical Education
2000*Dr. Bond Fleming 33C 36T, Dean Emeritus
1999*Dr. William H. Murdy, Dean Emeritus

*Deceased


Outstanding Young Alumnus/a Award

2021Joseph James Welcome IV 14Ox 16C
2020Joy Martin 11Ox 13C
2019Casson Wen 08Ox 10C 13L
2018Khatdija Meghjani 12Ox 14C
2017Safiya Jetha 07Ox 09C
2016Will Canon 11Ox 13C