Each November, the Winthrop Alumni Association presents awards during the Alumni Reunion and Awards Luncheon, held during Homecoming & Reunion Weekend, to alumni who have demonstrated Winthrop's tradition of excellence. The Honors and Awards Committee of the Alumni Executive Board reviews nominations and selects winners.
Jane LaRoche '69, '70
Camden, South Carolina
This award, established in 1940, recognizes a Winthrop alumna for selfless dedication
of time, energy and talent in service to others.
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Gary Simrill '91
Rock Hill, South Carolina
This award recognizes a Winthrop alumnus for selfless dedication of time, energy and
talent in service to others.
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Ashlye Rumph-Geddis Wilkerson ’05
Columbia, South Carolina
This award recognizes a Winthrop alumna/us who significantly contributes to the quality
of life in his or her community, the development of values and morals within others
and serves as an outstanding citizen.
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Cecily Truett Lancit '71
Naples, Florida
This award is presented to an alumna/us who has made significant contributions to
his or her professional field while exemplifying high moral and business ethics.
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Punam Patel '12
Columbia, South Carolina
This award recognizes a Winthrop alumna/us age 35 or younger whose service to the
university, service to the community and professional achievements have reflected
positively on all alumni and the university.
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2021 Recipients
2020 Recipients
2019 Recipients
2018 Recipients
2017 Recipients
