Duane L. Gibson Distinguished Service Award

Presented to a CDS member in recognition of superior and long-standing service to the field of community development, and, in particular, work for the advancement of the Society. Board members and officers are ineligible for this award. Self-nominations are not accepted.

Eligibility

  • Must be a current member of CDS
  • Must have at least seven years’ membership in CDS
  • Not a current officer or Board member
  • Participation in annual conferences of CDS (presenter, convener, or organizers)
  • Provided leadership for CDS
  • Holds a record of accomplishment on behalf of CDS
  • Demonstrates creativity and vision for the future direction of CDS

Past Duane L. Gibson Distinguished Service Award Recipients:

  • 2023 Norman Walzer
  • 2021 Milan Wall
  • 2018 Connie Loden
  • 2013 Jane Leonard
  • 2012 Mary Emery
  • 2011 Alan Kirk
  • 2010 Ron Hustedde
  • 2009 Anne Heinze Silvis
  • 2006 Ken Pigg
  • 2005 Jerry Wade
  • 2003 Linda Sunde
  • 2002 Jerry W. Robinson, Jr.
  • 2001 John Gulick
  • 2000 George Nickolaus
  • 1999 William “Bill” Kimball
  • 1998 Mark Settle
  • 1998 Jack Timmons
  • 1997 Jane Leonard
  • 1997 Moneica West
  • 1996 Margaret Hickman
  • 1995 Rex LaMore
  • 1994 Kristin Kauth
  • 1993 Nan Booth
  • 1992 Gary W. King
  • 1991 Harold Baker
  • 1991 Donald W. Littrell
  • 1990 Jane Janey
  • 1990 Bruce Sorter
  • 1989 Edward J. Blakely
  • 1989 John A. Quinn
  • 1988 John D. Rohrer
  • 1987 Thomas N. Hobgood, Jr.
  • 1987 Curtis E. Gear Jr
  • 1986 Delwyn A. Dyer
  • 1986 Glen C. Pulver
  • 1985 Ronald C. Powers
  • 1985 Duane L. Gibson
  • 1985 Almeda L. Ritter
  • 1985 Richard M. Thomas (posthumous )
  • 1984 Marie Arnot Fischer
  • 1984 Lee J. Cary