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
- Honorary Lifetime Members
- Outstanding Foundation Members
- Annuitant Ambassador of the Year
1993Newton 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 |
1994No awards presented due to Centennial activities |
1995Grace Markwell Meier (posthumous)
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Foundation Consolidated Communications, Inc Thomas M. Woodall EIU Alumni Association |
1996Ray C. & Evelyn B. Duncan (posthumous)
Lake Land College Foundation United Daily News Kathlene Shank EIU Greek System |
1997Jessie Voigt Allhands
Nims Associates, Inc. Ramona Roberson WEIU Radio-TV |
1998Walter & Lucille Klehm
State Farm Sue Sparks McKenna EIU Business Advisory Board |
1999Lois Elliott
Bonutti Orthopedic Services, LTD Steven L. Grissom EIU Parents Club |
2000Brenda Edgar
Foundation for Excellence Marathon Margaret C. Hollowell EIU Panther Club |
2001Burnham Neal
Charleston Area Charitable Foundation Edward Jones Alice Shawver EIU Campus Chapter Habitat for Humanity |
2002Newton E. Tarble Family
KPMG, LLP Jack Schultz EIU Accountancy Advisory Board |
2003Jim & June Giffin
Charles & Mariann Younger Foundation Caterpillar, Inc Shirley Moore Beta Gamma Sigma |
2004Harold & Lois Joseph
Tawani Charitable Foundation, Inc. Lectra USA, Inc. John & Patty Luther Dept. of Communication Disorders & Sciences |
2005Identa Moler Austin
First Mid-Illinois Bancshares Judy A. Ethel EIU American Marketing Association |
2006Max & Mary Cougill
College Access Foundation of California Credit Union 1 Joseph Dively EIU School of Business Advisory Board |
2007Ronald D. & Myra Jeffris
Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc. Foundation Jon & Jo Ann Laible Newman Catholic Center State Farm Companies Foundation |
2008Patrick & Genie Lenihan
Harold Marker Wesley Whiteside |
2009
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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
Harold F. Marker
2007
2008
2009
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Tim Gover, Foundation President presenting Judy Sunderman who accepted on behalf of Jim & Brenda Edgar |
Steve Childers accepting the award on behalf of Richard A. Lumpkin |
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Burnham Neal |
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
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Michael Conlin |
Ruth & Charles Dow |
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Joyce & Matt Madigan |
John Inyart |
Annuitant Ambassador of the Year
Eastern Illinois University 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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