SGS Awards

Applied Gerontologist Award

General Criteria (Must be completed for all nominations)

  • Awardees for the Applied Gerontologist must be a member of SGS.
  • Awardees must have demonstrated evidence of significant service to SGS.
  • Awardees must have demonstrated evidence of significant contribution to the field of aging and the development of gerontology in the South.
  • A minimum of one letter of support must be provided.

Specific Criteria

  • Nominee must have a sustained record of leadership in the field of aging as evidenced by position(s) of paid employment and/or organizational involvement (e.g. appointed or elected positions in related local, state or regional organizations).
  • Nominee must demonstrate recognition in the field, as evidenced by awards conferred by related organizations.
  • Nominee must have demonstrated development of innovative programs such as applications of findings/approaches to research, education, management or services delivery (with emphasis on application).
  • Nominee must have shown evidence of presentations to community organizations.
  • Nominee must have demonstrated having impact on the quality of life of older persons (e.g. training others for leadership, advocacy, etc.)

Nominations For This Award Are Closed


Previous Award Winners

  • 2024 - Denise Scruggs
  • 2023 - Jenny Inker
  • 2021 - Fayron Epps
  • 2020 - Kim McRae
  • 2019 - Leisa Easom
  • 2018 - Sudha Shreeniwas
  • 2017 - Christopher Kelly & Wayne Moore
  • 2016 - Ishan Canty Williams
  • 2015 - Christine J. Jensen & LaVona Traywick
  • 2014 - Rosalie Otters
  • 2013 - Amy F. Hosier
  • 2012 - Beverly Patnaik
  • 2011 - Luci Bearon
  • 2010 - Ruth G. Garrett
  • 2009 - Joyce Varner
  • 2008 - Maria Greene
  • 2007 - Maureen Kelly
  • 2006 - E. Douglas Beach
  • 2005 - Carol Colleran
  • 2004 - Jan Kauffman
  • 2003 - Harry Baldwin
  • 2002 - Mary Anne Hilker
  • 2001 - Sue Maxwell
  • 2000 - Betty H. Wiser
  • 1999 - Carolyn Graves Ferguson
  • 1998 - Gloria Anderson Ducker
  • 1997 - John Skirven
  • 1996 - Curtis B. Clark
  • 1995 - Mary Anne Hilker
  • 1994 - William S. Massey
  • 1993 - Thelma E. Bland
  • 1990 - Paul D. Cotton
  • 1988 - Kay H. Hind
  • 1987 - Dexter L. Burley
  • 1986 - Paul E. Wilson
  • 1985 - Margaret Lynn Duggar