Community Thunderbird Awards

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.

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

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

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