Charles A. Dukes Award
Recognizing extraordinary long-term volunteer leaders
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Each year, nominations are submitted by staff in the Alumni Affairs and University Development offices and approved by their respective boards. The winners are notified of their selection by the President in July. Nominators should describe in detail how their candidates have excelled in their volunteer position. To nominate a fellow alum, please fill out and submit the online nomination form. DEADLINE IS MARCH 1. |
The Charles A. Dukes award was instituted in 1982 and named after the first director of the Duke Alumni Association, who built his reputation on his volunteer leadership. Since then, we’ve presented the award to nearly 300 longstanding volunteers who have served with distinction in leadership roles and gone beyond expectations to help Duke further its mission.
2012 WINNERS
Join us in congratulating the 2012 Charles A. Dukes Award winners:
Ann Pelham Cullen T'74
Chevy Chase, MD
Why do I serve as a volunteer for Duke?
"Connecting with Duke means connecting with new ideas and interesting people. It’s a broad, vast, diverse community, extending all over the world, but everyone feels that instant connection, that immediate bond – no matter when we graduated or what we’re doing now. And we all have a shared sense of building something together because we believe that Duke can keep getting better, that it isn’t “finished,” that it needs to keep evolving. What are we working towards? Duke and its leaders truly do embrace the concept of “knowledge in service to society,” and so do its alumni. We also want to make sure that outstanding students from all economic backgrounds continue to have the opportunity to come to Duke. Active, engaged alumni are the best way to demonstrate why that is such an important part of Duke’s identity and mission. "
Mary Dawson WC '53
Durham, NC
Why do I serve as a volunteer for Duke?
"I enjoy beyond description working (and just being) in the Duke Gardens. The staff are without exception great people to be with and work with."
Bill J. Geary P’12, P’15 and Kristi J. Geary P’12, P’15
Waltham, MA
Why do we serve as volunteers for Duke?
"As proud parents of a 2012 Duke graduate and a current sophomore class of 2015, we are thrilled to be a part of the Duke family! We love our association with Duke and are pleased to do all we can to help the university advance its mission and place in the world while the school forms and produces great young adults. Go Duke!”
Ruth Ross WC’68
Chapel Hill, NC
Why do I serve as a volunteer for Duke?
“As the third of four generations of Duke graduates on my family tree, I assume that Duke University must play a large role in my genetic composition. It never occurred to me to attend college anywhere else! My Duke undergraduate experience gave many gifts to me and I feel it is important to 'return the favor.' I also believe the best thing I can do to increase the value of my own diploma is to do my part to increase Duke’s stature for today's students and future alumni. I treasure the ongoing friendships I have made with faculty, staff, trustees, other alumni, and university officials through my volunteering experiences.
There are roles for all Duke alumni to enhance our university’s future and it is up to each of us to find that niche where we can contribute our time and energy. ”
Lewis Fred Sutherland T'73 and Barbara H Sutherland T'75
Devon, PA
Why do we serve as volunteers for Duke?
“We have been pleased to watch Duke evolve into a world-class educational and research institution and really believe that it is making a real difference in young people's lives and in society. While we know that it is important to support the university financially, we believe in augmenting our support with a commitment of our time and energy. We have truly enjoyed the camaraderie and intellectual stimulation that comes from working with the administration, faculty, and other alumni. And, in addition, it's been fun! ”
Jerry Wilkinson E’67
Dunwoody, GA
Why do I serve as a volunteer for Duke?
“I choose to serve as a volunteer to give back with a deep sense of gratitude for the impact Duke University has had on my life. In 1963, as a student from rural East Tennessee, I was granted a need based scholarship that allowed me to attend. I arrived at Duke in September 1963 having never known a student there or ever having seen the campus. As a result of the education and relationships I received at Duke, doors were opened that have allowed me to accomplish and experience beyond my wildest dreams. My passion is to do everything I can to continue to build on the foundation and tradition Duke has of molding and shaping students to contribute to the greater good of our world.”
Other Charles A. Dukes honorees
1983 Recipients
George D. Beischer '63 |
1984 Recipients
Timothy C. Barber '78 |
1985 Recipients
James N. Barton E'60 |
1986 Recipients
Chester J. Andrews '29, B.D.'32 |
1987 Recipients
James H. Corrigan, Jr. E'47 |
1988 Recipients
Edward P. Berger '58, A.M.'59 |
1989 Recipients
Darryl Wade Copeland E'58 |
1990 Recipients
Edward G. Bowen, M.D. T'57, M'59 |
1991 Recipients
Michele Clause Farquhar '79 |
1992 Recipients
Helen and Bill Curtin P'92 |
1993 Recipients
Jay Morris Arena M.D. '32 |
1994 Recipients
Rex D. Adams T'62 |
1995 Recipients
Charles M. Couric T'68 |
1996 Recipients
Marion and Penny Antonini P'96 |
1997 Recipients
Charles B. Corley, Jr. E'49 |
1998 Recipients
Adrienne L. Baroff T’87 |
1999 Recipients
Catherine Angell T’73 |
2000 Recipients
Sara Hall Brandaleone WC’65 |
2001 Recipients
James F. Akers T’73 (Jake) |
2002 Recipients
William A. Bermont, II T’97 |
2003 Recipients
Christopher A. R. Brice T’87 |
2004 Recipients
Michael J. Bingle E’94 |
2005 Recipients
Wilton Dale Alston B.S.E.’81 |
2006 Recipients
Erica Berg Gavin ’96 |
2007 Recipients
Babita Lal Deitrich B.S.E.’89, M.B.A.’96 |
2008 Recipients
Alberto Jose Delgado ’93 |
2009 Recipients
Betsy Alden-Rutledge WC’64 |
2010 Recipients
Thomas C. Clark '69 |
2011 Recipients
Artyn Haig Gardner '73 |
2012 Recipients
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