Griffin B. Bell Award for Community Service

In March 1999, Judge Griffin B. Bell was awarded the Distinguished Service Award in Trusteeship by the Association of Governing Boards and Universities.  The longtime Mercer Trustee was one of two national honorees selected from the 50,000 board members who volunteer their time to higher education.  For this noteworthy accomplishment, Judge Bell was presented a crystal Steuben sculpture and a framed certificate.  The University, in Judge Bell's honor, was presented a $10,000 unrestricted cash award.  At its April 2000 meeting, the Mercer Board of Trustees voted to use the award to establish the Griffin B. Bell Award for Community Service.  This award, along with a replica inspired by the Steuben that was given to Judge Bell, is presented annually to deserving graduating students from among Mercer's 12 schools and colleges.

Eligibility:

A graduating student from any of Mercer’s 12 schools and colleges.

Criteria:

• Exemplifies the true meaning of community service during their studies
• Has improved the lives of others through their dedication and commitment
• Has contributed to the University and/or the community

Award Winners

College of Health Professions

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

College of Health Professions

Georgia Baptist College of Nursing

McAfee School of Theology 

School of Medicine

2018
Chelsea Fechter
School of Medicine

2017
Matthew Mackenzie Kahrmann
School of Medicine

2016
Ebony Jervonne' Brown
Walter F. George School of Law

2015
Ashley Wilkerson Finney
College of Pharmacy

2014
Gary Wall
College of Liberal Arts

2013
Nancy Boore
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

2012
Chelsea Flieger
College of Liberal Arts

2011
Andi Thomas Sullivan
McAfee School of Theology

2010
Gloria Ann Jordan
College of Continuing and Professional Studies

2009
Shannon Louise Moon
Georgia Baptist College of Nursing

2008
Grant Michael Jenson
Walter F. George School of Law

2007
Chpryelle Carr
School of Medicine

Steuart Hutchings Botchford
College of Liberal Arts

2006
Hollie Benet Preston
Georgia Baptist College of Nursing

2005
John Michael Carroll
College of Liberal Arts

Dennis Drummond
Tift College of Education

2004
Amanda Elaine Meloun
Walter F. George School of Law

Leah Marie Phanco
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

2003
Caroline Gary
Walter F. George School of Law

2002
Rachel Gunter Shapard
McAfee School of Theology

2001
Stephanie Anne Shelton
College of Liberal Arts

2000
Virginia Campbell Leslie
School of Medicine