Regents honor 2011’s top Nevadans
The Board of Regents today named recipients for several prestigious awards, including the 2011 Distinguished Nevadans.
The Distinguished Nevadan represents the most prestigious award conferred by the Board of Regents. It is bestowed upon prominent individuals who have made significant achievements that have contributed to the cultural, scientific or social advancement of Nevada. The recipients will be honored at commencements in Reno and Las Vegas in May.
2011 Distinguished Nevadans
- Mr. Theron H. and Mrs. Naomi D. Goynes, Las Vegas
- Ms. Anna Lou Call Peterson , Las Vegas
- Mr. Edward C. Reed, Jr. , Reno
- Ms. Gene Segerblom, Boulder City
In addition, recipients of the 2010 Regents’ Awards, Academic Advisors Award and Regents’ Scholars Award were announced.
Regents’ Researcher Award
The Board of Regents established the Regents’ Researcher Award in 1992. This award is bestowed upon faculty members with a substantial record of accomplishments, including a significant amount of research and scholarly work with recognition, clear evidence of the national and/or international stature of the research, and in the case of grants and contracts, must have been competitive on a national or international level. The honoree receives a $5,000 stipend and a medal.
The 2011 honoree is Dr. Iain Buxton of the University of Nevada School of Medicine.
Regents’ Rising Researcher Award
The Board of Regents established the Regents’ Rising Researcher Award in 2008. This award is bestowed upon one faculty member at each Nevada research institution in recognition of their early-career accomplishments and potential for future advancement and recognition in research.
The 2011 honorees are:
- Dr. Liam Frink, University of Nevada Las Vegas
- Dr. Monica Miller, University of Nevada, Reno
- Dr. Rina Schumer, Desert Research Institute.
Regents’ Creative Activity Award
The Board of Regents established the Regents’ Award for Creative Activity in 1993. This award recognizes significant accomplishments which bring recognition, as well as national and international stature, to the Nevada System of Higher Education. The honoree receives a $5,000 stipend and a medal.
The 2011 honoree is Mr. David Loeb of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Regents’ Teaching Award
In 1996, the Board of Regents approved the establishment of the annual Regents’ Teaching Award. This award honors outstanding instructional contributions to the Nevada System of Higher Education. Two awards are granted yearly, one from UNLV, UNR, NSC or DRI, and the other from CSN, GBC, TMCC or WNC. Each honoree receives a $5,000 stipend and a medal.
The 2011 honorees are:
- Dr. Dennis Soukup, College of Southern Nevada
- Dr. Eric Rasmussen, University of Nevada, Reno.
Academic Advisors Award
The Board of Regents established the Regents’ Academic Advising Award in 1998. This award honors outstanding academic student advising with one award granted to a community college advisor and two awards granted to advisors at the state college or universities. Each honoree receives a $5,000 stipend.
The 2011 honorees are:
- Ms. Deborah Case, Western Nevada College
- Ms. Jennifer O’Neil, University of Nevada, Reno (undergraduate)
- Dr. Andrew J.E. Bell, University of Nevada, Las Vegas (graduate).
2011 Regents’ Scholar Award
The Regents’ Scholar Award is bestowed upon one student from each NSHE institution for their academic achievements, leadership ability and service contributions. Each honoree receives a $5,000 stipend. The 2011 honorees are:
- Mr. Kristopher Del Campo, College of Southern Nevada
- Mr. Roger Quijada, Great Basin College
- Mr. Eric Mason, Nevada State College
- Ms. Farah Rashdan, Truckee Meadows Community College
- Ms. Shipra De, University of Nevada, Las Vegas (undergraduate)
- Mr. Kris Gunawan, University of Nevada, Las Vegas (graduate)
- Ms. Kristina Yeskie, University of Nevada, Reno (undergraduate)
- Mr. Patrick Barber, University of Nevada, Reno (graduate)
- Mr. Curtiss Elliott, Western Nevada College
2011 Honorary Degrees
Honorary Doctorate Degrees
- Ms. Dorothy S. Gallagher, UNR, University of Nevada, Reno
- Mr. Kagemasa Kozuki, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- Mr. William J. Raggio, University of Nevada, Reno
Honorary Baccalaureate Degrees
- Mr. John C. Carpenter, Great Basin College
Honorary Associate Degrees
- Mr. Locke and Mrs. Betty Ray Lesch, Western Nevada College
- Mr. Bart Masi, College of Southern Nevada
- Mr. Tony F. Sanchez, III, College of Southern Nevada
- Mr. Michael Thomas, Western Nevada College
