The Dale R. Larsen Teacher of Achievement Award is given by York College annually to a full-time tenured faculty member who has made outstanding contributions to York College. They are nominated by other faculty members and are considered on the basis of the following criteria:

• Excellence of teaching
• Membership and participation in learned or professional societies
• Service to the institution, length of service, committees, etc.
• Spiritual commitment
• Attitude toward work at York College
• Dedication to York College as demonstrated in activities outside the classroom

Award Recipients

• 2018: Bob DeHart
• 2017: Christi Lones
• 2016: Martha Soderholm
• 2015: Mrs. Ruth Carlock
• 2013: Dr. Clark Roush
• 2012: Mr. Mark Miller
• 2011: Dr. Roger Collins
• 2010: Dr. Frank Wheeler
• 2009: Mrs. Erin DeHart
• 2008: Mrs. Gail Miller
• 2007: Mr. Michael Becker
• 2006: Mr. John Baker
• 2005: Dr. Kathleen Wheeler
• 2004: Dr. Shane Mountjoy
• 2003: Dr. Michael Case
• 2002: Mr. Tim McNeese
• 2001: Dr. Ray Miller
• 2000: Dr. Dottie Schulz
• 1999: Dr. Ben Larson
• 1998: Dr. Clark Roush
• 1997: Dr. Frank Wheeler
• 1987: Mrs. Martha Soderholm
• 1986: Dr. Michael Pruitt
• 1985: Mrs. Wylene Baker
• 1984: Mr. James Hinkle
• 1983: Mr. Charles Baucom
• 1982: Mr. Tom Schulz
• 1981: Mr. Harvey Rhodes
• 1980: Mr. Michael Westerfield
• 1979: Mr. Elmer Baker

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