Wake Forest University Awards
Wake Forest offers a number of awards to distinguished faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of the University. We are proud to showcase the winners of these awards with information about each award as well as a listing of previous recipients.
The Medallion of Merit
The Medallion of Merit is the highest honor given by Wake Forest and is presented annually for outstanding achievement and distinguished contribution to the University. Previous recipients include presidents of the University, trustees, benefactors, and retired faculty and administrators.
Current Recipient: Richard H. Dean, Wake Forest Health Sciences President Emeritus, and Marvin D. Gentry, University Trustee (Pictured)
The Kulynych Family Omicron Delta Kappa Award
This award was established in 1982 by the Wake Forest Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa to recognize an outstanding faculty member who bridges the gap between classroom and student life. The recipient must contribute beyond the expected duties of teaching and research. In 1997, the award was endowed by the Kulynych Family Foundation and the name was changed to honor the Kulynych family.
Current Recipient: Sherri Bridges, Associate Professor of Marketing (pictured)
The Marcellus E. Waddill Excellence in Teaching Award
This award is given annually to two Wake Forest alumni/ae who are exemplary classroom teachers in public or private schools. The award was established in 1994 in honor of Marcellus Waddill, professor of mathematics from 1962 to 1997. Founded by his son David, the Waddill Award provides one of the largest monetary prizes of any teacher-recognition program in the country.
Current Recipients: Brian Rudell ('93), Caleb's Creek Elementary, and Katherine Baird ('05), Walter Johnson High School (pictured)