At the Southern Section’s 1972 Annual Meeting in Memphis, Tennessee, an award named “The Herman J. Hoose Distinguished Service Award” was created to recognize persons who untiringly and unselfishly contributed to our profession and our organization, and who by personal integrity, leadership and example inspired fellow professionals to greater service.
2022 - Kirsten Tynch 2021 - Mike Ridgeway 2020 - Hollis Loveday 2019 - Bob Murphy 2018 - Steven C. Strength 2017 - James M. Pohlman 2016 - Cynthia M. Pionke 2015 - Richard A. Day 2014 - Timothy E. White 2013 - Craig M. Hanchey 2012 - John Van Winkle 2011 - Daniel S. Turner, Ph.D. 2010 - Kenneth O. Voorhies 2009 - Stanley F. Polanis 2008 - Robert E. Stammer, Jr 2007 - Marsha Anderson Bomar 2006 - William B. Finger 2005 - Phillip L. Wylie, Sr. 2004 - Eugene D. Arnold, Jr. 2003 - Marble J. Hensley 2002 - Brent McKinney 2001 - Darrell B. Skipper 2000 - Thomas E. Flynn 1999 - Gaye G. Sprague 1998 - George A. “Lonnie” Yates 1997 - Richard Atkins 1996 - W. Hibbett Neel, Jr. 1995 - Victor A. McSwain 1994 - Joe K. Donaldson 1993 - James W. Yarbrough 1992 - Edward E. Watt 1991 - Robert L. Vecellio 1990 - Bruce Leonard 1989 - R.V. Moss 1988 - Howard R. Chapman 1987 - Jack C. Marcellis 1986 - James M. Dawkins 1985 - Charles E. Alexander 1984 - Robert J. Dodge 1983 - Peter S. Parsonson 1982 - Earl C. Williams, Jr. 1981 - Willis R. Deaton 1980 - C. Edwin Vick, Jr. 1979 - Joseph M. Thomas, Jr. 1978 - Harold M. Raynor, Jr. 1977 - Karl A. Bevins 1976 - John F. Exnocios 1975 - James O. Litchfield 1974 - William S. Derrick 1973 - Jay W. Quinn 1972 - John D. Edwards, Jr.