Founded in 1953 under the leadership and direction of H Ogden Brainard, the Eastern Illinois University Foundation has, since its inception, been dependent upon the generosity of volunteers to fulfill its mission of support to the University. Beginning in 1993, the Foundation has recognized and honored philanthropists whose spirit and overwhelming generosity will serve Eastern Illinois University and its students in untold ways far into the future. In 1997, the Philanthropy Awards were named after Burnham and Nancy Neal in recognition of their leadership, gifts and steadfast dedication to Eastern Illinois University.
This award is bestowed upon individuals and organizations who have demonstrated dedication and commitment to the academic and cultural well-being of Eastern Illinois University by providing sustaining financial support through lifetime contributions, and pledges or planned gifts as well as service to the University and the community.
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1993 Newton Tarble Family |
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1994 No awards were presented due to Centennial activities |
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1995 Grace Markwell Meier (posthumous) |
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1996 Ray C. & Evelyn B. Duncan (posthumous) |
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1997 Jessie Voigt Allhands |
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1998 Walter & Lucille Klehm |
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1999 Lois Elliott |
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2000 Brenda Edgar |
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2001 Burnham Neal |
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2002 Newton E. Tarble Family |
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2003 Jim & June Giffin |
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2004 Harold & Lois Joseph |
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2005 Identa Moler Austin |
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2006 Max & Mary Cougill |
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2007 Ronald D. & Myra Jeffris |
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2008 Patrick & Genie Lenihan |
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2009 |
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2010 |
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2011 Dr. Helen Krehbiel-Reed |
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2012 Carl Mito |
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2013 David and Phyllis Sardella |
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2014 Dr. William L. Perry |
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2015 Robert F. DeBolt |
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2016 Stephen A. Gosselin |
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2017 Dr. Harry and Gladys Frost |
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2018 H. Michael Finkle |
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2019 Dr. Judith S. James |
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2020 No awards presented |
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2021 Dr. Gail Richard |
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2022 Gerald A. (Jerry) and Martha A. Drake Posthumously |
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2023 Jerome C. Groniger
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A lifetime membership in the Foundation is bestowed upon individuals who have brought significant recognition and attention to the University, have provided substantial lifetime contributions, or who have attained national or international prominence and prestige in their careers and lifetime endeavors.
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2006 Louis V. Hencken Harold F. Marker |
2013 No awards presented
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2007 Jan Tarble
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2014 Dr. Larry J. Ankenbrand Sandra (Senkbile) Pine and Jack Pine |
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2008 Ivan "Ike" Kennard
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2015 No awards presented
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2009 Jim & Brenda Edgar Richard A. Lumpkin Burnham E. Neal
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2016 Dr. Mary Anne Hanner
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2010 Max & Mary Cougill
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2017 Dr. Gail J. Richard Dr. Donald and Ferne Rogers |
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2011 Dr. Nathaniel J. Anderson Joan Embery Rudy Hlavek
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2018 Dr. Vaughn and Ruth Jaenike
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2012 Ken Baker Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Heath
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This award is bestowed upon individuals who demonstrate the ideals of membership in the Foundation through their volunteer service to the Foundation and to the University's academic and athletic programs, providing the leadership, expertise, and knowledge essential for the work of its advisory and governing boards, administrative councils and committees, and its executives-in-residence programs.
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2009 Michael Conlin Charles Dow Ruth Dow John Inyart Joyce Madigan Matt Madigan |
2010 Edward "Mac" Corley Jerry Myerscough James Schnorf
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2011 Jonathan F. Gosse Sylvia R. Nichols |
2012 Alan Baharlou June Bubeck Giffin Dennis D. Spice |
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2013 Dr. Ronald E. Gholson Paul L. Snyder |
2014 Lillian R. Greathouse Ronald M. Leathers Ross A. McCullough, Jr. |
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2015 Dr. Martha S. Brown Dr. Carol M. Helwig |
2016 Christopher and Nancy Desmond |
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2017 No Awards Presented |
2018 John D. Schmitt |
EIU Annuitants serve as volunteer ambassadors for the purpose of assisting visitors and guests to the Neal Welcome Center. In recognition of the outstanding service provided by the members of the EIU Annuitants Association, and in appreciation of the ambassadors who have shown exemplary service and dedication to the effort, the EIU Foundation Board of Directors hereby recognizes the Annuitant Ambassador of the Year.
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2005 Dave Maurer |
2013 Edward "Mac" Corley |
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2006 Eulalee Anderson |
2014 Cheryl Hawker |
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2007 Shirley Moore |
2015 Steve Lane |
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2008 Carol Helwig |
2016 No Awards Presented |
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2009 Mary Coutant |
2017 Bob Whittenbarger |
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2010 Dale Wolf |
2018 Margaret Messer |
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2011 Barbara Funk |
2019 Suellyn Garner |
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2012 Richard J. Barta |
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