The Rotary Club of Hattiesburg will hold its annual officer induction and awards ceremony today! This event will be held at the normal weekly meeting time (noon–1:00 p.m.) at Mugshots Grill & Bar. In addition to thanking our outgoing President, Mallory Donald, and board members, the club will induct its new President, Ryan Kelly, and his cabinet, and will recognize four recipients with awards.
Awards given today will include:
- THE T. C. HANNAH “ROTARIAN OF THE YEAR”—Given in recognition of their outstanding service and unwavering dedication to the Rotary Club of Hattiesburg. T. C. Hannah, charter member and first president of the Rotary Club of Hattiesburg.
- THE “MILAM S. ‘SONNY 34’ COTTEN NEW ROTARIAN OF THE YEAR”—Awarded to a dedicated Rotarian who has been a member of the club for less than three years. Named for Dr. Milam “Sonny 34” Cotton, a dedicated Rotarian who lived to serve, was the last member of this club to rise to the level of District Governor.
- THE BILL GWYN “NON-ROTARIAN SERVICE” AWARD—Our club’s best attempt to look beyond our membership. This is the Rotary Club of Hattiesburg’s recognition of someone in our region who exemplifies our values, commitment to service, and the empowerment of those less fortunate.
- THE JOE SPELL “SPIRIT OF ROTARY” AWARD—Presented to a club member for their service not only to the Rotary Club of Hattiesburg but to the community as well. This honor is named for Hattiesburg Rotarian, Joe Spell, who displayed a consistent, enthusiastic passion for the Rotary Club of Hattiesburg and Rotary International.
Past recipients of the T.C. Hannah "Rotarian of the Year" award:
- 2022—Matt Rumph
- 2021—Mark Killingsworth
- 2020—Lamar Evans
- 2019—Mark Killingsworth
- 2018—Erin Granberry
- 2017—Lynn Walton
- 2016—Jaclyn Adams
- 2015—Bill MacLauchlan
- 2014—Jennifer Payne
- 2013—Wes Brooks
- 2012—Lucy Parkman
- 2011—Erik Graham
- 2010—Aime Spears
- 2009—Bill McLeod
Past recipients of the Milam S. "Sonny 34" Cotten "New Rotarian of the Year" Award include:
- 2022—Coty Primeaux
- 2021—Lucy Sanguinetti
- 2020—Cole Gressett
- 2019—Michael McPhail
- 2018—Mallory Donald
- 2017—Kory Moore
- 2016—Paula Brahan
- 2015—Todd Watson
- 2014—Amanda Lee
- 2013—Chase Munro
- 2012—Chris Price
- 2011—Wes Brooks
- 2010—Jaclyn Adams
- 2009—Patrick Ward
Past recipients of The Bill Gwyn "Non-Rotarian" Service Award:
- 2022—Mavis Creagh
- 2021—Dr. Rambod A. Rouhbakhsh
- 2020—Tony Vance
- 2019—Ginny Simms
- 2018—Robert St. John
- 2017—Richard Potin
- 2016—Scott Covington
- 2015—Michael Dixon
- 2014—Sharon Miles
- 2013—Chris Wilkes
- 2012—Cookie Prout
- 2011—Charles Brown
- 2010—Corky Palmer
- 2009—Larry Doleac
Past recipients of The Joe Spell "Spirit of Rotary" Award include:
- 2022—Mark Killingsworth
- 2021—Bill MacLauchlan
- 2020—Katie Anthony
- 2019—Allen Anderson
- 2018—Shane Germany
- 2017—Faye Gilbert
- 2016—Jonathan Shemper
- 2015—Sean Priebe (first recipient)