PREEMINENT
FACULTY AND STAFF
Given out each year to a distinguished faculty or staff member who has served the university for at least 10 years, The Ross Oglesby Award is a long-standing Garnet and Gold Key tradition.
First given out in 1973 to a geology professor named Stephen Winters, the award exemplifies the highest order of integrity, service and commitment to both the university and its students. It is a Garnet and Gold Key tradition that the recipient of the award remains a closely guarded secret until the moment of its presentation and conferral.
Historical Ross Oglesby Award Recipients
| Year | Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Stephen Winters | Dean, Basic Studies and Professor, Geology |
| 1974 | Robert Lawton | Special Asst. to the President & Professor, English |
| 1975 | Thomas Wright | Professor, Music |
| 1976 | Sara Srygley | Professor, Library Science |
| 1977 | Bernard Sliger | University President |
| 1978 | Katherine Hoffman | Professor, Chemistry |
| 1979 | Sherrill Ragans | Director, Housing |
| 1980 | John Carey | Professor, Religion |
| 1981 | Daisy Flory | Dean of the Faculties |
| 1982 | Richard Fallon | Dean and Professor, Theatre |
| 1983 | Bobby Leach | Vice President, Student Affairs |
| 1984 | Merrill Hintikka | Associate Professor, Philosophy |
| 1985 | Sandra Rackley | Associate Professor, Communication |
| 1986 | James Hayes | Dean of Students |
| 1987 | Gilbert Lazier | Dean, School of Theatre |
| 1988 | William Barco | Associate Director, Alumni Affairs |
| 1989 | Sally Karioth | Associate Professor, Nursing |
| 1990 | Ray Solomon | Dean, College of Business |
| 1991 | Kurt Hofer | Professor, Biological Science |
| 1992 | Stephen MacNamara | Director, Collins Center |
| 1993 | Nancy Turner | Director, Oglesby Union |
| 1994 | Maxine Jones | Associate Professor, History |
| 1995 | Robert Braswell | Professor, Engineering |
| 1996 | Robert Reeves | Associate Professor, Biological Science |
| 1997 | Clifford Madsen | Professor, Music |
| 1998 | Kenneth Goldsby | Associate Professor, Chemistry |
| 1999 | Joseph Beckham | Chairman, Dept. of Educational Leadership |
| 2000 | Mark Striffler | Associate Director, Oglesby Union |
| 2001 | Betty Lou Joanos | Associate Director, FSU Alumni Association |
| 2002 | Max Carraway | University Registrar |
| 2003 | Reubin Askew | Alumnus and Former Governor of Florida |
| 2004 | Mark Bertolami | Director of Facilities Planning |
| 2005 | Alicia Crews | Director of Campus Recreation |
| 2006 | William Woodyard | Associate Professor, Business Law & Real Estate |
| 2007 | Mark Edenfield | Law Enforcement Officer, FSU Police Department |
| 2008 | Timothy Matherly | Associate Professor, Management |
| 2009 | Thomas Kent “TK” Wetherell | University President |
| 2010 | Lawrence “Larry” Abele | University Provost |
| 2011 | Susan Blessing | Professor, Physics |
| 2012 | Linda Mahler | Associate Dean, Undergraduate Studies |
| 2013 | Mary Coburn | Vice President, Student Affairs |
| 2014 | Laura Osteen | Director, Center for Leadership & Social Change |
| 2015 | Joseph Schlenoff | Professor, Polymer Science |
| 2016 | Craig Filar | Director, Office of National Fellowships |
| 2017 | Eva Killings | Ambassador, University Dining |
| 2018 | Miguel Hernandez | Associate Director, Center for Leadership & Social Change |
| 2019 | Not Awarded | Not Awarded |
| 2020 | Not Awarded | Not Awarded |
| 2021 | Leonard Hamilton | Head Coach, Men’s Basketball |
| 2022 | Sally McRorie | University Provost |
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