The Jeanne Bowman Award

This award was established in 1997 and is given in the memory of former Program Director, Jeanne Bowman, who was responsible for the establishment and initial accreditation of Lipscomb's Social Work Program prior to her retirement in January, 1997 and death in February, 1998.

The Bowman Award is given annually to recognize the graduating senior who most exhibits perseverance and determination in pursuit of professional social work education.

1997 Inagural Recipient: Leigh Ann Braswell

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Beginning in 2005, the Department of Social Work instituted two new awards:

Award for Social Work Leadership Excellence

2005 Inagural Recipient: Arthur G. Penny

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Outstanding Social Work Student Award

2005 Inagural Recipient: Ashley Michelle Wiles

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Congratulations to all recipients and thank you for your dedication to helping others!

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The Stephen Lee Marsh Christian Example Award

This award was established by the University Board of Trustees in 1996 in memory of Stephen Lee Marsh and is given at commencement in May to a graduating senior. There have been two recipients from the Department of Social Work:

2003: Autumn Porter

2008: April Taylor