In July of 2005 Susie Nicholson announced that she would retire in August of 2006. Foundation board director Bob Roeder '71, a member of the University’s first graduating class, suggested to honor Susie for her 20 years of work in the development office. At its May 18, 2006 Annual Board Meeting, the USI Foundation Board of Directors adopted an appreciation resolution for Suzanne A. Nicholson.
Suzanne A. Nicholson Leadership Award
Criteria for selection: 1) any living individual who has exercised a strong leadership role in fulfilling the mission of the USI Foundation; and 2) who embodies Susie Nicholson’s dedication and spirit in meeting the needs of the University of Southern Indiana.
Current officers of the USI Foundation Board (Executive Committee) and University staff are ineligible.
Recipients of the Nicholson Leadership Award
| 2007 Bruce H. and Carol A. Baker | 2015 Robert C. Roeder '71 |
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2008 Rolland M. Eckels |
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2009 Ronald D. Romain ’73 |
2017 Sherrianne M. Standley |
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2010 James A. Sanders |
2018 Bix Branson |
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2011 John M. Dunn |
2019 Neal Franklin |
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2012 Chris D. Melton ’72 |
2020 Vicki Campbell |
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2013 Trudy E. Mitchell |
2021 John Schutz '82 |
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2014 Betty J. Worthington |
2022 Karen S. Walker |