Each November, the Winthrop Alumni Association presents awards during the Alumni Awards Ceremony and Luncheon, held during Homecoming & Reunion Weekend, to alumni who have demonstrated Winthrop's tradition of excellence.
Polly Wylie Ford '48
Rock Hill, South Carolina
This award, established in 1940, recognizes a Winthrop alumna for selfless dedication
of time, energy and talent in service to others.
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Larry Durham Sr. '80, '87
Lancaster, South Carolina
This award recognizes a Winthrop alumnus for selfless dedication of time, energy and
talent in service to others.
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This award recognizes a Winthrop alumna/us who significantly contributes to the quality
of life in his or her community, the development of values and morals within others
and serves as an outstanding citizen. Distinguished service may have been rendered
with one's profession, church, charity, family or school on a national, state or local
level. The recipient shall be a dedicated alumna/us who supports the growth and development
of Winthrop through service to and/or support of established programs and objectives.
The 2017 Alumni Distinguished Service Award recognizes four alumnae who were pioneers
for African-American students at Winthrop. Two of the recipients are celebrating their
50th class reunion this year.
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| Delores Johnson Hurt '68 Charlotte, North Carolina Read More |
Arnetta Gladden Mackey '67 (posthumous award) Read More |
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| Cynthia Plair Roddey '67 Catawba, South Carolina Read More |
Sue Frances Meriwether Steed '67 North Charleston, South Carolina Read More |
Jay Karen '96
Daniel Island, South Carolina
This award is presented to an alumna/us who has made significant contributions to
his or her professional field while exemplifying high moral and business ethics.
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Zainab Ghadiyali '09
San Francisco, California
This award recognizes a Winthrop alumna/us age 35 or younger whose service to the
university, service to the community and professional achievements have reflected
positively on all alumni and the university.
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