Nomination Process
Beeson Divinity School faculty, staff and alumni may nominate alumni for the Distinguished Alum of the Year between January 1 and March 10 by filling out the online form on the Beeson alumni website.
The school’s administration selects a recipient each spring.
Award Requirements
Nominees for the Beeson Distinguished Alum of the Year should:
- Demonstrate Christlike character in their love for God and neighbor
- Be well-grounded in the doctrines of historic Christian orthodoxy
- Exemplify faithfulness and competency in ministry or in a professional role coupled with faithful church involvement
Recognition can be for faithfulness in ministry or for a significant achievement in the previous calendar year. To be eligible, graduates must have completed at least one degree from Beeson Divinity School.
Past Recipients
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- 2024 | Cecelia Walker, MDiv '98
- 2023 | Oleg Turlac, MDiv '99; DMin '06 - Listen to the Conversation
- 2022 | Bob Hutto, MDiv '95 - Listen to the Conversation
- 2021 | Eddie Gibson, MDiv '93
- 2020 | Shawn Shannon, DMin ‘09; Cokiesha Bailey Robinson, MDiv ‘08 - Listen to the Conversation
- 2019 | Michael Denham, DMin ‘15; Jonathan Haefs, MDiv ‘11
- 2018 | David Mauldin, DMin ‘12; Thomas Beavers, MDiv ‘07; DMin ‘13
- 2017 | Jason McConnell, DMin ‘11; Wayne Splawn, MDiv ’07; DMin ’17 and Mary Splawn, MDiv ‘06
- 2016 | Cole Huffman, DMin ‘10; Ronald Sterling, MDiv ‘07; DMin ‘14
- 2015 | Maurice Watson, DMin ‘06; Justin Wainscott, MDiv ‘05
- 2014 | Anna Teel, MDiv ‘03; DMin ‘10; Gregg Morrison, MDiv ‘96
- 2013 | A.K. Lama, DMin ‘02; Norfleete Day, MDiv ‘93
- 2012 | Wyman Richardson, DMin ‘04; Daven Watkins, MDiv ‘99
- 2011 | Russ Levenson, DMin ‘97; David Smith, MDiv ‘04
- 2010 | Bob Hatfield, DMin ‘01; Susan Laney, MDiv ‘94
- 2009 | Ed Stetzer, DMin ‘98; Reginald Calvert, MDiv ‘05; DMin ‘14
- 2008 | Lark Ball, MDiv ‘04
- 2007 | Ryan Whitley, DMin ‘96; Anthony Chute, MDiv ‘96
- 2006 | Wayne Shelton, MDiv ‘93