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Burnham and Nancy Neal Outstanding Philanthropists

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.  

This award is bestowed upon individuals and organizations who have demonstrated dedication and commitment to the academic and cultural well-being of Eastern Illinois University by providing sustaining financial support through lifetime contributions, and pledges or planned gifts as well as service to the University and the community.

1993

Newton 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

1994

No awards were presented due to Centennial activities

1995

Grace Markwell Meier (posthumous)
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Foundation
Consolidated Communications, Inc 
Thomas M. Woodall
EIU Alumni Association

1996

Ray C. & Evelyn B. Duncan (posthumous)
Lake Land College Foundation
United Daily News 
Kathlene Shank 
EIU Greek System

1997

Jessie Voigt Allhands
Nims Associates, Inc. 
Ramona Roberson
WEIU Radio-TV

1998

Walter & Lucille Klehm
State Farm 
Sue Sparks McKenna
EIU Business Advisory Board

1999

Lois Elliott
Bonutti Orthopedic Services, LTD
Steven L. Grissom
EIU Parents Club

2000

Brenda Edgar
Foundation for Excellence 
Marathon 
Margaret C. Hollowell 
EIU Panther Club

2001

Burnham Neal
Charleston Area Charitable Foundation
Edward Jones
Alice Shawver
EIU Campus Chapter Habitat for Humanity

2002

Newton E. Tarble Family
KPMG, LLP
Jack Schultz 
EIU Accountancy Advisory Board

2003

Jim & June Giffin
Charles & Mariann Younger Foundation 
Caterpillar, Inc
Shirley Moore
Beta Gamma Sigma

2004

Harold & Lois Joseph
Tawani Charitable Foundation, Inc. 
Lectra USA, Inc. 
John & Patty Luther
Dept. of Communication Disorders & Sciences

2005

Identa Moler Austin
First Mid-Illinois Bancshares
Judy A. Ethel 
EIU American Marketing Association

2006

Max & Mary Cougill
College Access Foundation of California 
Credit Union 1
Joseph Dively 
EIU School of Business Advisory Board

2007

Ronald D. & Myra Jeffris
Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc. Foundation
Jon & Jo Ann Laible
Newman Catholic Center 
State Farm Companies Foundation

2008

Patrick & Genie Lenihan
Harold Marker 
Wesley Whiteside

2009
Barbara Heise Clark
Dr. Jerry D. and Margery Heath
Helen Price
C. Roger Sorensen

2010
Florence Ballenger Estate
Louise E. Boewe
Dr. Garry E. and Janet E. Ernst
Herbert and Lynnette Jane Lasky
Marilyn N. Miller
Carol A. Richardson
Barbara R. Rennels Roberts

2011

Dr. Helen Krehbiel-Reed
Joan B. Stough

2012

Carl Mito
Julie Nimmons

2013

David and Phyllis Sardella

2014

Dr. William L. Perry

2015

Robert F. DeBolt
Dr. Jill Nilsen
Charles W. Witters

2016

Stephen A. Gosselin
Randy and Brenda Wright

2017

Dr. Harry and Gladys Frost
Paul L. Snyder

2018 

H. Michael Finkle
Jane A. Elmore 

2019

Dr. Judith S. James

2020 

No awards presented

2021

Dr. Gail Richard
Marjorie and Paul Davis Posthumously – Marjorie Davies Trust

2022

Gerald A. (Jerry) and Martha A. Drake Posthumously

2023

Jerome C. Groniger

 

 

 

 



 

Honorary Lifetime Members

A lifetime membership in the Foundation is bestowed upon individuals who have brought significant recognition and attention to the University, have provided substantial lifetime contributions, or who have attained national or international prominence and prestige in their careers and lifetime endeavors.

2006

Louis V. Hencken

Harold F. Marker

2013

No awards presented

 

2007

Jan Tarble

 

2014

Dr. Larry J. Ankenbrand

Sandra (Senkbile) Pine and Jack Pine

2008

Ivan "Ike" Kennard

 

2015

No awards presented

 

2009

Jim & Brenda Edgar

Richard A. Lumpkin

Burnham E. Neal

 

2016

Dr. Mary Anne Hanner

 

 

 

2010

Max & Mary Cougill

 

 2017

Dr. Gail J. Richard

Dr. Donald and Ferne Rogers

2011

Dr. Nathaniel J. Anderson

Joan Embery

Rudy Hlavek

 

2018

Dr. Vaughn and Ruth Jaenike

 

 

 

2012

Ken Baker

Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Heath

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Outstanding Foundation Members

This award is bestowed upon individuals who demonstrate the ideals of membership in the Foundation through their volunteer service to the Foundation and to the University's academic and athletic programs, providing the leadership, expertise, and knowledge essential for the work of its advisory and governing boards, administrative councils and committees, and its executives-in-residence programs.

 

2009

Michael Conlin

Charles Dow

Ruth Dow

John Inyart

Joyce Madigan

Matt Madigan

2010

Edward "Mac" Corley

Jerry Myerscough

James Schnorf

 

 

 

 2011

Jonathan F. Gosse

Sylvia R. Nichols

 2012

Alan Baharlou

June Bubeck Giffin

Dennis D. Spice

 2013

Dr. Ronald E. Gholson

Paul L. Snyder

 2014

Lillian R. Greathouse

Ronald M. Leathers

Ross A. McCullough, Jr.

2015

Dr. Martha S. Brown

Dr. Carol M. Helwig

 2016

Christopher and Nancy Desmond

2017

No Awards Presented

 2018

John D. Schmitt


 

Annuitant Ambassador of the Year

EIU 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.

 

2005

Dave Maurer

2013

Edward "Mac" Corley

2006

Eulalee Anderson

2014

Cheryl Hawker 

2007

Shirley Moore 

2015

Steve Lane

2008

Carol Helwig

2016

No Awards Presented

2009

Mary Coutant

2017

Bob Whittenbarger

2010

Dale Wolf

2018

Margaret Messer

2011

Barbara Funk

2019

Suellyn Garner

2012

Richard J. Barta

 

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860 West Lincoln Avenue
Charleston, IL 61920
(866) 581-3313
(217) 581-3313


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