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J. Paschal Twyman Award

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About the J. Paschal Twyman Award

The J. Paschal Twyman award was established by the TU Alumni Association after the late president’s death to honor any TU alumnus/a, student, faculty or staff member, or friend of the university for outstanding contributions to the university, “far and beyond the call of duty.” The honoree should possess some of the qualities Twyman admired, including leadership and commitment.

If you would like to nominate someone for the J. Paschal Twyman Award, please complete the form online or download the nomination form to mail. Nominations must be submitted by January 31 to be considered for the following year. 

Recipients of the award shall be: 

  • A living TU alumnus/a or friend of The University of Tulsa.
  • Individuals who have made outstanding contributions to The University beyond the call of duty. Contributions are defined as either monetary or sharing of time or talent with The University community.
  • Individuals who possess the qualities Twyman admired, including leadership and commitment to The University.

2024 J. Paschal Twyman Award Recipient

Frederic Dorwart


Past Recipients

2023 — James D. Miller (BS '66)
2022 — Laurie Fiocchi Brumbaugh (BS '78)
2020-21 — Steve Turnbo (BA '67) 
2019 — Andrew D. and Helen G. MacKay 
2018 — Michael D. “Mike” Case (Hon.D.B. ’05)
2017 — Burt B. Holmes (BS ’54)
2016 — Mary Lhevine (BS ’82) and George Schnetzer
2015 — Susie Collins Hentschel
2014 — Keith Bailey
2013 — Don and Pat Hardin
2012 — John William "Bill" Hinkle, BS ’69
2011 — No Award Given
2010 — No Award Given
2009 — No Award Given
2008 — Dr. Jacob Jorishie, BS '71, BA '09
2007 — No Award Given
2006 — Ellen Adelson
2005 — Charles Norman
2004 — Dr. George Mauerman
2003 — Hart Hix, BS '41
2002 — Bill Fisher, BS '63
2001 — Ellis Jenkins, BS '55
2000 — C. Arnold Brown, BS '50
1999 — No Award Given
1998 — No Award Given
1997 — Francine Ringold, MA '64, PhD '75
1996 — Bob and Roxana Lorton, BA '64, BA '63
1995 — Betty Oswald
1994 — Tish Stuart, BS '73
1993 — No Award Given
1992 — Genave King Rogers, BS '38
1991 — Kathleen P. Westby
1990 — Dr. Michael W. Davis
1989 — Dr. Nancy Vunovich, BA '51

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