The PEARL A. NEAS SERVICE AWARD is given to a member of Southwestern's staff. It was established for the purpose of recognizing long and faithful service to the University and paying tribute to those who render such service. The Award is named for the late Miss Pearl A. Neas who served Southwestern for 40 years, 38 of them as registrar. Her life and character symbolized dedication of self and service to the furtherance of the University. Recipients of the award are selected on the basis of these same qualities. In 1991, the Alumni Board added that recipients shall have had a lasting, positive impact on the institution that reflects the goals and aspirations of the institution.

Following are the previous recipients of the award.

1970   Mr. D. J. Diaz, Jr. and Ms. Naomi Gustafson
1971   Mrs. Louise Rader and Mrs. Harry Dolan
1972   Miss Edith Williams
1974   Mrs. Joyce Rosenbusch
1975   Mrs. Gene Klein
1976   Miss Marjorie Beech
1977   Mr. and Mrs. Carl Langenegger
1978   Mrs. Janice Hester
1979   Mrs. Barbara Seever
1980   Dr. Durwood Fleming
1981   Mrs. Virginia Wiggins
1982   Mr. Sammie Miller
1983   Ms. Charlotte Taylor
1985   Mr. Charles Saterfield
1987   Mr. William Swift
1988   Mrs. Betty Knauth
1989   Mr. Kenny Chambers
1990   No award
1991   Dr. Glada Munt
1992   Dr. William B. Jones
1993   Mr. Jimmy Don Buchanan
1994   Ms. Leona Morris
1995   Ms. Fay Hubbard
1996   Ms. Shirley Miller
1997   Mr. Harold Eidson
1998   Mrs. Barbara Thomas
1999   Mrs. Barbara Sappington
2000   Mr. Joseph LePage
2001   Ms. Jan Nowlin
2002   Mrs. Martha Hurtado
2003   Mrs. Norma Gaines
2004   Mr. Michael G. Rossman '73

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