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“It is exciting to be involved with the progress that’s being made by the WKURF in promoting and facilitating research and entrepreneurial opportunities at WKU,” Stivers said.

“The increased engagement of students and faculty in a wide variety of projects ranging from developing student business ventures to supporting a cyber-defense lab should continue to attract the best and brightest talent to WKU and our community. It’s a pleasure to work with such a talented group that is helping the University reach its goal of international significance.”

The Summit Awards were presented at the Knicely Conference Center at WKU’s South Campus as part of Homecoming activities. The following were other awards given during the Awards Banquet.

Distinguished Service Medals to recognize the service of the University’s top volunteers were presented to Dale Augenstein of Hilton Head, S.C., Dan Murph of Bowling Green and Mike Simpson of Bowling Green.

Dorris (D.B.) and Lula Burchett of Germantown, Tenn., were recognized as WKU’s Philanthropists of the Year.

Kelsey Richey of Bowling Green is the Young Alumnus of the Year and Sally Sadler Tisdale of Louisville is the Alumna of the Year.

“Power of One” honorees for the Hilltopper Athletic Foundation membership campaign were Bob Baysinger of Glasgow, Roy Gravil of Brownsville, Michael Wang of Lexington and Scott Crutcher of Bowling Green.

The Barren County, Central Kentucky, Greater Louisville, Heartland, Muhlenberg County, Music City, Northern Kentucky and Warren County alumni chapters were recognized as Spirit of Distinction Alumni Chapters for their efforts in organizing alumni events, community service projects, student recruitment and special events.

University-wide volunteer of the year awards were presented to the following:

Michael Alvey of Owensboro, WKU-Owensboro

Dale Augenstein of Hilton Head, S.C., Alumni Association National Alumni Board

Dorthy Bailey of Bowling Green, Andy Burt of Bowling Green, Dale Clark of Russellville, Alicia Harrison of Bowling Green, Chelsea Kickert of Bowling Green, Bonny Petty of Bowling Green and Andrea Williams of Bowling Green, Program of Dental Hygiene Advisory Board

Howard and Kayla Bailey of Bowling Green, Society of African American Alumni Executive Committee

Barnes and Noble Booksellers, WKYU-PBS

Cynthia Barrow of Morgantown, Georgena Brackett of Scottsville, Pam Gonterman of Leitchfield, Tammy Hall of Bowling Green, Darla Harwood of Bowling Green, Ronnie Hawks of Elizabethtown and Linda McNeil of Nashville, Tenn., Health Information Management Program Advisory Board

Honorable Michael O. Buchanon of Bowling Green, President’s Board of Advisors

Tom Caudill of Lexington, School of Journalism and Broadcasting News-Editorial Professional Advisory Committee

Jean Cherry of Bowling Green, Connie Smith of Bowling Green and Ron Sowell of Bowling Green, College of Health and Human Services Stakeholders Advisory Board

Connie Colter of Glasgow, Military Science Department & ROTC Alumni Association

John Grider of Bowling Green, Kentucky Museum Advisory Council

Vince Foushee of Glasgow, Business ExecutiveAdvisory Council of the Gordon Ford College of Business

Dr. Joe and Barbara Higginson of Philpot, WKU Parents’ Advisory Council

Greg and Becky Jones of Fort Wright, Honors College Parents’ Advisory Council

Victoria Kelly of Bowling Green, The Center for Gifted Studies

Pete Mahurin of Bowling Green, “A New Century of Spirit” Campaign Cabinet

Dan Murph of Bowling Green, WKU President’s Office

Ken Perdue of Beckley, W.Va., School of Leadership Studies

Linda Pulsinelli of Bowling Green, Ogden College Dean’s Office

Kelsey Carter Richey of Bowling Green, Young Alumni Council

Randy Schumaker of Bowling Green, Roundtable of Industrial Leaders

Cora Jane and Col. Robert Spiller of Oakland, WKU Public Radio

Christine Sowders of Bowling Green, Libraries Advisory Council

Mike Simpson of Bowling Green, College Heights Foundation Board

Katy Tinius of Bowling Green, Alumni W-Club

Suzanne Vitale of Bowling Green, WKU Foundation Board of Trustees

Barry White of Alvaton, Hilltopper Athletic Foundation Board

Donna J. Woods of Bowling Green, The Center for Gerontology

Scott Young of Glasgow, WKU-Glasgow

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