In Recognition and Appreciation

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.  

 

Burnham and Nancy Neal Outstanding Philanthropist Awards

 

1993

Newton Tarble Family
H Ogden Brainard (posthumous)
Richard A. & Molly Lumpkin (posthumous)
Errett & Mazie Warner (posthumous)
John S. & Margaret Redden (posthumous)
Lumpkin Foundation
USX-Marathon Group
Roger T. Roberson
EIU Department of Music

1994

No awards presented due to Centennial activities

1995

Grace Markwell Meier (posthumous)
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Foundation
Consolidated Communications, Inc
Thomas M. Woodall
EIU Alumni Association

1996

Ray C. & Evelyn B. Duncan (posthumous)
Lake Land College Foundation
United Daily News
Kathlene Shank
EIU Greek System

1997

Jessie Voigt Allhands
Nims Associates, Inc.
Ramona Roberson
WEIU Radio-TV

1998

Walter & Lucille Klehm
State Farm
Sue Sparks McKenna
EIU Business Advisory Board

1999

Lois Elliott
Bonutti Orthopedic Services, LTD
Steven L. Grissom
EIU Parents Club

2000

Brenda Edgar
Foundation for Excellence
Marathon
Margaret C. Hollowell
EIU Panther Club

2001

Burnham Neal
Charleston Area Charitable Foundation
Edward Jones
Alice Shawver
EIU Campus Chapter Habitat for Humanity

2002

Newton E. Tarble Family
KPMG, LLP
Jack Schultz
EIU Accountancy Advisory Board

2003

Jim & June Giffin
Charles & Mariann Younger Foundation
Caterpillar, Inc
Shirley Moore
Beta Gamma Sigma

2004

Harold & Lois Joseph
Tawani Charitable Foundation, Inc.
Lectra USA, Inc.
John & Patty Luther
Dept. of Communication Disorders & Sciences

2005

Identa Moler Austin
First Mid-Illinois Bancshares
Judy A. Ethel
EIU American Marketing Association

2006

Max & Mary Cougill
College Access Foundation of California
Credit Union 1
Joseph Dively
EIU School of Business Advisory Board

2007

Ronald D. & Myra Jeffris
Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc. Foundation
Jon & Jo Ann Laible
Newman Catholic Center
State Farm Companies Foundation

2008

Patrick & Genie Lenihan
Harold Marker
Wesley Whiteside

2009
Barbara Heise Clark
Dr. Jerry D. and Margery Heath
Helen Price
C. Roger Sorensen

2010
Donor Who Wishes to Remain Anonymous
Florence Ballenger Estate
Louise E. Boewe
Dr. Garry E. and Janet E. Ernst
Herbert and Llynette Jane Lasky
Barbara R. Rennels Roberts
Carol A. Richardson

 

 2011

To Be Announced

 

2010 Outstanding Philanthropist Award Recipient’s

 2011 Oustanding Philanthropists

left to right front row: , Vice President for University Advancement, Bob Martin (accepting for the Florence Ballenger Estate,   Herbert Lasky
left to right back row: Garry & Janet Ernst, Dan Nadler , Vice President for Student Affairs (accepting on behalf of Louise Boewe and Barbara Rennels Roberts), Timothy Gover, Mayor of Mattoon (accepting on behalf of Carol Richardson

 


 

  Honorary Lifetime Members

A lifetime membership in the Foundation is bestowed upon those individuals who have demonstrated exceptional and significant support for the University. Lifetime Members are officially inducted into this prestigious class at the Foundation’s Annual Meeting of its members.  

 

2006

Louis V. Hencken

Harold F. Marker

2007

Jan Tarble

2008

Ivan "Ike" Kennard

2009

Jim & Brenda Edgar

Richard A. Lumpkin

Burnham E. Neal

2010

Max & Mary Cougill

2011

Dr. Nathaniel J. Anderson

Joan Embery

Rudy Hlavek

  

2011 Honorary Lifetime Members

Dr. Nate Anderson 

President Donald Gher presenting the 2011 Honorary Lifetime Member Award to Dr. Nathaniel J. Anderson

 

Dean Hine

Dr. William Hine, Dean of the School of Continuting Education  accepting on behalf of 2011 Honorary Lifetime Member,
 Joan Embery.


Jackie Joines

Jackie Joines, Director of Philanthropy accepting the 2011 Honorary Lifetime Member Award on behalf of Rudy Hlavek from President Donald Gher.
 

 

Outstanding Foundation Members

This award is bestowed upon individuals who demonstrate the ideals of membership in the Foundation by providing their own financial support to the University, promoting philanthropy either personally or through the combined efforts of their organizations, or volunteering their time and talents to enhance the University’s academic, athletic and cultural programs. It is through the direct efforts of its members that the Foundation is able to fulfill its mission of support to the University.

 

2009

Michael Conlin

Ruth & Charles & Dow

Matt & Joyce Madigan

John Inyart

2010

Edward "Mac" Corley

 Jerry Myerscough

 James Schnorf

 

 2011

Jonathan F. Gosse

Sylvia R. Nichols

 

 

2011 Outstanding Foundation Members

  Jonathan Gosse

President Donald Gher presenting the 2011 Outstanding Foundation Member Award to Jonathan F. Gosse 
 

Sylvia Nichols

President Donald Gher presenting the 2011 Outstanding Foundation Member Award to Sylvia R. Nichols

  

 

 

 

Annuitant Ambassador of the Year

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.

 

2005

Dave Maurer

2006

Eulalee Anderson

2007

Shirley Moore

2008

Carol Helwig

2009

Mary Coutant

2010

Dale Wolf

2011

To Be Announced 

 

 

 

Mary Coutant Annuitant Ambassador of the Year

2010 Annuitant Ambassador Dale Wolf being presented the Annuitant Ambassador of the Year Award by Foundation Executive Officer, Patti Stratton