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The Divinity School Distinguished Service Award

The purpose of this award is to honor the life contribution of Bill J. Leonard, first dean of the Wake Forest School of Divinity.  Recipients should embody the mission of the School of Divinity and the University's motto, Pro Humanitate.  The award will be rotated among faculty, alumni, and friends of the Divinity School.  The inaugural award was given at Opening Convocation on September 17, 2009.

Current Recipient: Bill Leonard, Dean of the School of Divinity

Past Recipients




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