Nominations for the 2021 recipient is now open:Ìý
The Mountain Gateway Community College Local Board Medallion of Merit shall be awarded each year to individuals or organizations who have made a significant contribution to the betterment of life to the world, nation, Commonwealth, region, or 91ÖÆƬ³§â€™s service area.
The College Local Board shall determine the recipients of this award.Ìý A committee of the Board, the 91ÖÆƬ³§ President, and at least one college community member shall review the credentials of nominated persons and make recommendations to the entire Local Board for approval.
The number of awards presented each year shall be a maximum of two.Ìý However, it may be the wishes of the Local Board to present as many as four awards in a year.
Examples of those who may receive this award include individuals or organizations who have attained national or regional prominence or have had a profound impact on the success of Mountain Gateway Community College.Ìý Those receiving the award have achieved success, assumed leadership, and supported their communities in very different ways – all reflecting the purpose of Mountain Gateway Community College.
The award was presented from 1979 until 2012.Ìý In 2019, the recognition was reinstated.ÌýÌý
Medallion of Merit Recipients
1979ÌýÌý Senator Buzz Emick, Fincastle
1980ÌýÌý Mrs. Elizabeth Scott, Clifton Forge
ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stumpp, Covington
1981ÌýÌý Mrs. Christine Herter Kendall, Bath County
1982ÌýÌý City of Lexington
1983ÌýÌý Norman C. Scott, Clifton Forge
ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Sara Lu Snyder, Alleghany County
1984ÌýÌý Dr. Mary A. Thayer, Botetourt County
ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Miss Lily M. Albert, Covington
1985ÌýÌý Mr. G. Otis Mead, Lexington
1986ÌýÌý Mrs. Helen Jean Fitzgerald, Covington
1987ÌýÌý Dr. James C. Bradford, Buena Vista
1988ÌýÌý Delegate William T Wilson, Alleghany County
1989ÌýÌý Mr. George J. Kostel, Alleghany County
1990ÌýÌý Mr. Wilford P. Ramsey, Buena Vista
1991ÌýÌý Mrs. Adelaide (Bari) Ballou, Clifton Forge
1992ÌýÌý Mrs. Bernice Ford, Clifton Forge
1993ÌýÌý Mr. G.C. Thompson, Jr., Botetourt County
1994ÌýÌý Mr. Hugh S. Gwin, Bath County
1995ÌýÌý Mr. DeWitt S. Worrell, Lexington, (posthumously)
1996ÌýÌý Mr. George R. Goode, Sr., Clifton Forge
1997ÌýÌý Mrs. Kathryn C. Buhrman, Botetourt County
1998ÌýÌý Mr. Harry A. Walton, Jr., Alleghany County
1999ÌýÌý None
2000ÌýÌý Nadine Paxton Rankin, Botetourt County
ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Donnie Wheatley, Alleghany County
2001ÌýÌý Mrs. Helen A. Kostel, Alleghany County
ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Mrs. Ruth Middleton, Covington
2002ÌýÌý Mr. Jack A. Hammond, Alleghany County
2003ÌýÌý Mr. Harold F. Kidd, Buena Vista
2004ÌýÌý Ms. Betty Carpenter, Covington
2005ÌýÌý None
2006ÌýÌý None
2007ÌýÌý Charlotte Martin
ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Linda Law Krantz
2008ÌýÌý None
2009ÌýÌý None
2010ÌýÌý Mr. Joseph H. Carpenter, III, Alleghany County
2011ÌýÌý Ms. Irma Blake Thompson, Buena Vista
2012ÌýÌý None
2019Ìý ÌýEddie Graham
2020Ìý Dr. John Grimes