Olde Guarde Distinguished Service Award
The Olde Guarde Distinguished Service Award recognizes an individual whose class graduated a minimum of 50 years prior to the year the award is presented. It is given to an Olde Guarde member of William & Mary as an alumni recognition award. The criteria include dedication, involvement and continued service to the university as well as lifetime achievement. The award recipient may not currently serve on the Olde Guarde Council. The award is currently presented at the Olde Guarde Celebration Luncheon during Traditions Weekend.
To nominate someone, please fill out the nomination form.
Olde Guarde Distinguished Service Award Winners
| Name | Year Honored |
|---|---|
| Don Beck ’64 and Susie Beck HON ’01 | 2023 |
| Arthur R. Louise ’68 | 2022 |
| Peter Kalison '57 | 2021 |
| Pamela Brown Michael '65 | 2020 |
| Nancy Harshbarger Hummel ’56 and John Hummel ’56 | 2019 |
| Carol Achenbach Hardy ’49 | 2018 |
| Carroll W. Owens, Jr ’62, P ’90, P ’92 | 2017 |
| Denys Grant ’58 | 2016 |
| Judith Urian Lownes ’60 | 2015 |
| Audrey Allein Hoitsma ’49 | 2014 |
| Charles D. Redding ’51 and Roberta Lamont Redding ’52 | 2013 |
| James D. Dorsey ’60 | 2012 |
| Joseph S. Agee ’52, M.Ed. ’56 | 2011 |
| Thomas M. Mikula ’48 | 2010 |
| Jean Canoles Bruce ’49 | 2009 |
| Harrison R. Tyler ’49 | 2008 |
| Ruth Weimer Tillar ’45 | 2007 |
| Dixon L. Foster ’44, B.C.L. ’49 | 2006 |
| Willard S. Smith ’44 and Jane Spencer Smith ’48 | 2005 |
| Ernest W. Goodrich ’35, L.L.D. ’02 | 2004 |
| John H. Garrett, Jr. ’40 | 2003 |