Alumni Awards

Each November, the Winthrop Alumni Association presents awards during the Alumni Reunion and Awards Luncheon, held during Homecoming & Reunion Weekend, to alumni who have demonstrated Winthrop's tradition of excellence. The Honors and Awards Committee of the Alumni Executive Board reviews nominations and selects winners.


2023 Alumni Award Recipients

 

Mary Mildred Sullivan Award

Virginia HartDr. Virginia Hart '45
Mars Hill, North Carolina
This award, established in 1940, recognizes a Winthrop alumna for selfless dedication of time, energy and talent in service to others.

Read Dr. Hart's bio.

 

Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award

David VehaunMr. David Vehaun ’86
Rock Hill, South Carolina

This award recognizes a Winthrop alumnus for selfless dedication of time, energy and talent in service to others.

Read Mr. Vehaun's bio.

 

Alumni Distinguished Service Award

Tim HopkinsMr. Timothy Hopkins '83
Lugoff, South Carolina

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.

Read Mr. Hopkins' bio.

 

Alumni Professional Achievement Award

Len LawsonDr. Len Lawson '02
Irmo, 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.

Read Dr. Lawson's bio.

 

Outstanding Young Alumni Award

Brandon SandersMr. Brandon Sanders '10
Fort Mill, South Carolina

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.

Read Mr. Sanders' bio.


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