Past Recipients

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Premier Awards winners have a long legacy of excellence at The University of Alabama. Below is a chronological listing of past recipients.

2024

William P. and Estan J. Bloom Award – Rolland Grady

Rolland empowers students by serving as president for Vote Everywhere and advocating for voting rights education and voter registration.

Judy Bonner Presidential Medallion Prize – Dr. Carolina Robinson

Dr. Robinson expands scholarship opportunities for students seeking study abroad programs, leading to a more globally educated student body at UA. 

Morris Lehman Mayer Award – Malea Benjamin

Malea uses her positions in her sorority and in the Student Government Association to bridge social gaps between students at UA and further unify students of all backgrounds at the Capstone. 

John Fraser Ramsey Award – Kate Herndon

Kate’s passionate service in the Student Government Association and the Women and Gender Resource Center are helping shape policies that improve health outcomes for women, children and senior citizens. 

Catherine J. Randall Award – Kittson Hamill

As a Rhodes Scholar finalist and a Randall Research Scholar, Kittson uses her knowledge of computer science, data security and analytics to detect early stage Alzheimer’s disease while advocating for more women to pursue careers in STEM.  

Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award (Student Recipient) – Abilene Morthland

Abilene serves as the Chief Justice of the Student Government Association and uses her position to empower marginalized communities at UA, while training others to perform fair adjudication.

Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award (Non-Student Recipient) – Dr. Carolyn Dahl

As the former Dean of the College of Continuing Studies, Dr. Dahl worked tirelessly to support learners in all stages of life across the state of Alabama.  

Graduate Student Premier Award – Dalis Lampkins

Dalis serves as the Executive Vice President of the Graduate Student Association and spearheaded the creation of the Graduate Student Center, all while working with West Alabama non-profits and helping guide her fellow students towards their dreams. 

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

  • William P. and Estan J. Bloom Award:  Marissa Navarro
  • Judy Bonner Presidential Medallion Prize:  David Blair, Office of Veteran and Military Affairs, Division of Student Life
  • Morris L. Mayer Award, student recipient:  Maggie Holmes
  • Morris L. Mayer Award, teaching faculty recipient:  Dr. Kristy Reynolds, Culverhouse College of Commerce
  • John F. Ramsey Award:  Asia Hayes
  • Catherine J. Randall Award:  Manoj Sunny
  • Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, student recipient:  Theresa Stoddard
  • Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, student recipient:  Nivory Gordon
  • Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, faculty recipient:  Dr. Elle Shabaan-Magñana, Women and Gender Resource Center, Division of Student Life

2017

2016

  • William P. and Estan J. Bloom Award:  Mackenzie Ross
  • Judy Bonner Presidential Medallion Prize:  Dr. Gorman Houston III
  • Morris L. Mayer Award, student recipient:  Mary Lieb
  • Morris L. Mayer Award, teaching faculty recipient:  Dr. Mariliyn Whitman
  • John F. Ramsey Award:  Rachel Ramey
  • Catherine J. Randall Award:  Shuwen Yue
  • Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, student recipient:  Katie Plott
  • Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, student recipient:  Derek Carter
  • Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, faculty recipient:  Dr. A.J. (Lonnie) Strickland

2015

  • William P. and Estan J. Bloom Award:  Katie Plott
  • Morris L. Mayer Award, student recipient:  Brielle Appelbaum
  • Morris L. Mayer Award, teaching faculty recipient:  Dr. Paul Houghtaling
  • John F. Ramsey Award:  Derek Carter
  • Catherine J. Randall Award:  Brian C. Goodell
  • Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, student recipient:  Allison Montgomery
  • Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, student recipient:  Jason Arterburn
  • Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, faculty recipient:  Dr. Pam Parker

2014

  • William P. and Estan J. Bloom Award:  Al-Karim Gilani
  • Morris L. Mayer Award, student recipient:  Mary Sellers Shaw
  • Morris L. Mayer Award, teaching faculty recipient:  Caroline Fulmer
  • John F. Ramsey Award:  Brian McWilliams
  • Catherine J. Randall Award:  Joshua Moon
  • Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, student recipient:  Kirkland Back
  • Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, student recipient:  David Phelps
  • Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, faculty recipient:  Margaret P. Garner

2013

  • William P. and Estan J. Bloom Award:  Koushik Kasanagottu
  • Morris L. Mayer Award, student recipient:  Michael Forst
  • Morris L. Mayer Award, teaching faculty recipient:  Dr. Debra Nelson-Gardell
  • John F. Ramsey Award:  Samuel Hand
  • Catherine J. Randall Award:  Sarah Johnson
  • Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, student recipient:  Christine Evans
  • Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, student recipient:  Joshua White
  • Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, faculty recipient:  Dr. Mark Nelson

2012

  • William P. and Estan J. Bloom Award:  Emma S. Fick
  • Morris L. Mayer Award, student recipient:  Seema Kumar
  • Morris L. Mayer Award, teaching faculty recipient:  Dr. Kenneth B. Ozzello
  • John F. Ramsey Award:  Hannah E. Hicks
  • Catherine J. Randall Award:  Daniel John Preston
  • Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, student recipient:  Alexandra E. Tucci
  • Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, student recipient:  Xavier L. Neal-Burgin
  • Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, faculty recipient:  Dr. James W. Thompson

2011

  • William P. and Estan J. Bloom Award:  Seema Kumar
  • Morris L. Mayer Award, student recipient:  Ellyn Louise Hamm
  • Morris L. Mayer Award, teaching faculty recipient:  Dr. Frank M. Thompson, Jr.
  • John F. Ramsey Award:  Lindsay Jones Lindsey
  • Catherine J. Randall Award:  Darryl A. Outlaw
  • Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, student recipient:  Meg McCrummen
  • Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, student recipient:  Marshall Raymond Houston
  • Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award, faculty recipient:  Louis C. “Pat” Whetstone, Jr.