Church College Award

Each year, the Church/College Award is presented to a recipient who has supported the relationship between the church and Catawba College.

Rev. C. L. Curly Stumb - Church/College Dinner

This award, offered by Catawba’s Office of Campus Ministry and the Lilly Center for Vocation and Values, is presented during the annual Church/College Dinner on campus. The award and the dinner provide an opportunity for Catawba to express its appreciation to representatives of the United Church of Christ congregations, Catawba alumni, and friends who continue to support the long-standing relationship between Catawba, the Church, and Christian faith.

Past Award Recipients 

  • 2024 - TBD 
  • 2023 - Sara Cook
  • 2022 - Rev. Dr. Ken Clapp
  • 2021 - Rev. C. L. “Curly” Stumb 
  • 2020 - Rev. Banks Deroy (awarded posthumously) and Eulene Fisher Shepherd 
  • 2019 - Dick and Linda Seiwell; Jim and Marty Dayvault
  • 2018 - Rev. Bobby Bonds ’53 
  • 2017 - Mr. Barry Leonard, Rev. Dr. Don Flick and Mrs. Joanne Flick, and Rev. Larry Bolick
  • 2015 - Mr. Greg Alcorn,  Rev. Dr. Harold Holste
  • 2013 - Rev. June Grubb
  • 2012 - Rev. Dr. Barbara Kershner Daniel
  • 2011 - Rev. Dr. Kristin Gerner Vaughn
  • 2010 - Rev. Dr. Thomas Hamilton
  • 2009 - Rev. Dr. Richard Cheek
  • 2008 (Inaugural) - Claude Abernethy, Jr. and Wade Hampton Shuford, Jr.