Community Thunderbird Awards
Carmen Rose Hepworth Award
In memory of Carmen Hepworth, this award is presented by the Alumni Relations Office to an individual who demonstrates commitment to bettering the lives of others and strengthening Southern Utah University.
Gerald R. Sherratt Friend of SUU Award
In memory of Gerald R. Sherratt, this award recognizes and honors a member of the local community who, like Dr. Sherratt, has cultivated a distinguished record of service to SUU and the community.
Past Recipients
Carmen Rose Hepworth Award
- 2025: Alana Benson
- 2024: Rex Burton
- 2023: Gail Harris
- 2022: Deon J. Robb
- 2020: No award given
- 2019: Mary Jane Seaman
- 2018: Clair & Suzanne Morris
- 2017: Bud and LaRee Garfield
- 2016: Sally Hunter Jensen
- 2015: RaVenna Leigh Baker
- 2014: Mary Seaman
- 2013: Doug Bonzo
- 2012: Paul & Naomi Lunt
- 2011: Dee Cowan
- 2010: June D. Thorley
- 2009: Homer S. Jones
- 2008: Linda Wilson
- 2007: Kent Dover
- 2006: Steven L Hodson
- 2005: Conrad & Elva Hatch
- 2004: Haymer Morris
- 2003: Mary Anker
- 2002: Charles & Donna Cooley
- 2001: Cyndi Gilbert
- 2000: R. Kenneth Benson
- 1999: Treva Peg B Thorley
- 1998: Bert H Carpenter
- 1997: Roy Parry "Pug" Urie
- 1996: Maude Halverson
- 1995: Melvin Hepworth
- 1994: Randy Phillips
- 1993: Gov. Michael O Leavitt
- 1992: Brad Steinke
- 1988: James M. Miller
- 1987: ReNea Naegle Miller
Gerald R. Sherratt Friend of SUU Award
- 2025: Ree Zaphiropoulos
- 2024: Corrina Bow
- 2023: Tessa Douglas
- 2022: Curt Hill, Jayci Hacker
- 2020: Provost Rob Eves
- 2019: Jared Tippets & Eric Kirby
- 2018: Mike Humes
- 2017: Lynne Brown
- 2016: Brad Cook
- 2015: Patrick Clark
- 2014: Lauri Garfield & Dallas Hall
- 2013: Anne Okerlund Leavitt
- 2012: Gayle Pollack
- 2011: Georgia Beth Thompson
- 2010: Anne Judd
- 2009: Donna M. Eddleman
- 2008: Dale Orton
- 2007: Gregory L. Stauffer
- 2006: Steve Kiggins
- 2005: Ron Cardon
- 2004: Dane O. Leavitt
- 2003: Kathy & Karl LaMarr
- 2002: Dr. Art Challis
- 2001: John R. Westwood
- 2000: Ed Kociela
- 1999: Ron & Chris Larson
- 1998: Gale Waite
- 1997: Dr. Gerald R. Sherratt
- 1996: Bessie Dover
- 1995: Robert Behunin, Pauline Bulloch, Kay Cook, Willma Kloefkorn, David Lee
- 1994: De Mar "Bud" Bowman