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This award is presented to an individual that has exhibited a significant, sustained contribution to cyber over a career.

Recipients:

• Dr. Trevor Bonnstetter (2024)

• Mike Hegeman (2023)

• Dr. Danny Claiborne (2022)

• John Vos (2021)

• Larry Sanderson (2019)

• Stan Eckenberg (2018)

• Lana Porter (2017)

• Dr. James Gantt (2016)

• Sim Davenport (2015)

• Dr. Linda Vitale (2014)

• A.D. Wright (2013)

• Forest Skaggs (2012)

• James Graham (2010)

• John A. Williams (2009)

• William W. Magrader (2008)

• Eddy Roberts (2007)

• Dr. Gene Wells Ray (2006)

This award is presented to an individual that has made a significant contribution to cyber by their leadership, technical and/or management skills.

Recipients:

• Representative Mary Beth Imes (2024)

• Senator Jason Howell (2024)

• Senator Mike Nemes (2024)

• Dr. Chris Sanders (2023)

• John Truitt (2022)

• Drew Perry (2021)

• Terry Sullivan (2019)

• Andy Adams (2018)

• Donald Shively (2017)

• Chris Wooldridge (2016)

• Betsy Flynn (2015)

• Adtran (2014)

• Cheyenne Koch (2013)

• Steve Powless (2012)

• David Armstrong (2011)

• Allen Lind (2010)

• Allison T. Willoughby (2009)

• Trevor R. Bonnstetter (2008)

• Brian Mefford (2007)

• Dick Anderson (2006)

This award is presented to an individual or company that has started a Cyber-related company or significantly expanded an operation in Kentucky or the Murray State service area.

Recipients:

• Johnny Sanders (2024)

• Total Tech Solutions (2023)

• Scott Waldrop (2022)

• Wes Spencer (2021)

• Jeremy Witten (2019)

• Matt Jennings (2018)

• Jonah Neihoff (2017)

• DEVsource/Fox Ridge Computers (2016)

• Genesis Health Technologies (2015)

• A2Z Computers (2014)

• AgConnections (2013)

• Cornerstone Information Systems (2012)

• John Truitt (2011)

• Doug Truitt (2011)

• C.A. (Chuck) Jones (2009)

• Clinton Mills (2008)

• Chris Mills (2008)

• Jeff Harlan (2007)

• John Williams (2006)

This award is presented to a faculty or staff member for excellence in teaching, research, and/or community service.

Recipients:

• Dr. Randall Joyce (2024)

• Clark Duncan (2023)

• Brandon Dixon (2022)

• Dwayne Willoughby (2021)

• Dr. Tim Todd (2019)

• Dr. Steve Cobb (2019)

• John Young (2018)

• Dr. Abdulrahman Yarali (2017)

• Dr. Masaru Okuda (2016) 

• Dr. Fred Miller (2015)

• Marcia Combs-Ford (2014)

• Phil Schooley (2013)

• John Hart (2012)

• George Rice (2011)

• Michael Bowman (2010)

• James G. Weatherly (2009)
  

This award is presented to a TSM or CNM graduate that has brought credit to themself and °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û.

Recipients:

• Duane Dycus (MS - 2024)

• Hunter Evans (BS - 2024)

• Dr. Marcia Combs (MS - 2023)

• Kevin Latta (BS - 2023)

• Chris Royse (MS - 2022)

• Wes Kerr (BS - 2022)

• Tyler Leet (BS - 2019)

• Michael Williams (MS - 2019)

• Doug Cecil (BS - 2018)

• Drew Perry (MS - 2018)

• Chris Sanders (BS - 2017)

• Dr. Laeeq Khan (MS - 2017)

• Forrest Carver (BS - 2016)

• Bruce Watkins (MS - 2016)

• Craig Jacobs (BS - 2015)

• Wes Spencer (MS - 2015)

• Sebastian F. Coe (BS - 2014)

• Dr. Sharmayne Cade-Saunders (MS - 2014)

• Joe Ponder (BS - 2013)

• Mike Gilkey (MS - 2013)

• Michael Williams (BS - 2012)

• Valerie Thompson (MS - 2012)

• Chad Price (BS - 2011)

• Dr. Paul Suwannarat (MS - 2011)

• Derek McCallum (BS - 2010)

• Josh Hawkins (MS - 20210

• Kent Bohanon (BS - 2009)

• Michael L. Ramage (MS - 2009)
  

This award is presented to the speaker in out Distinguished Lecture Series in Cybersecurity and Network Management and named after the inventor of wireless telephone and Murray native.

Recipients:

• Dr. Bob Jackson (2024)

• Mike Hamilton (2023)

• Wes Spencer (2022)

• Lana Porter (2018)

• Hood Harris (2017)

• Steve Powless (2016)

• Chris Koeneman (2014)

• Brad Mathis (2013)

• Richard Thieme (2012)

• J. Tod Fetherling (2011)

• Michael Hicks (2010)

• Joe Popinski (2010)

• Rayleen Pirnie (2010)

• Carlos Lopez (2010)

• Dr. Laurie L. Novak (2009)

• Dick Anderson (2008)

• Hilda Legg (2007)

This award is presented to a woman that has made a significant contribution to the industry and/or MSU Cyber through her leadership, technical and/or management skills.

Recipients:

• Monica Bilak (2024)

• Sarah KennedY (2023)

• Kim Skipworth (2022)

• Lauren Proehl (2021)

• Betsy Flynn (2019)

• Trisha Cunningham (2018)