Founders’ Day Awardees
United Methodist Foundation of Western Pennsylvania

2007 - William R. Shipley
Past Chair of the Board of Directors, instrumental in incorporating many important efforts directed to enhancing the Foundation's capabilities

2006 - The Rev. Russell Perry and Mrs. June Perry
Long-time supporters of Foundation activities and United Methodist ministries in western Pennsylvania

2005 - The Rev. Jack E. Spencer
Long-time member of the Field Staff, former District Superintendent and strong supporter of Foundation causes

2005 - The Rev. Gilbert E. Hoffman
Initial member of the Field Staff, former District Superintendent and strong supporter of the Foundation

2004 - Frances B. Sperry
Energetic supporter of missions and long-standing donor through the Foundation

2003 - Dr. Brian K. Bauknight
Author and denominational stewardship leader

2003 - William L. Colbert
Active United Methodist layman and past Chair of the Board of Directors

2002 - Robert C. McCartney
Long-time member of the Board of Directors, past Chair of the Legal Committee as well as the Board

2001 - Harold R. Heard
Generous donor to United Methodist missions and past Chair of the Board of Directors

2000 - William M. Steele
Retired Field Staff of the Foundation and generous donor of life-income gifts

1999 - Robert M. Stewart
Former Chair of the Investment Committee and of the Board of Directors; generous donor to United Methodist causes

1998 - Willard J. Tillotson, Jr.
Past member of the Board of Directors and long-time financial advisor to the Board

1997 - J. Frank Hess
Generous layman who made several gifts to United Methodist causes and Past Chair of the Board of Directors

1996 - Kirkwood B. Cunningham
Past Chair of the Finance Committee and Past Chair of the Board of Directors

1995 - No Award Presented
25 th Anniversary Celebration

1994 - Robert G. Olmsted
Generous donor of real property and endowments for the benefit of Olmsted Manor

1993 - Bishop James M. Ault
Bishop of the Area and strong influence in the growth of the Foundation as a stewardship leader

1992 - The Rev. Cecil W. Kelley
Treasurer of the Annual Conference when Foundation was formed, active stewardship Educator, and member of the initial Board of Directors

1992 - Dr. James L. Carraway
Former District Superintendent, Annual Conference Council Director and member of the initial Board of Directors

1991 - Herbert L. Gwyer
Annual Conference lay leader and member of the initial Board of Directors

1990 - Bishop Roy C. Nichols
Bishop of the area when Foundation was created; instrumental in developing gifts of endowment, and member of the initial Board of Directors

1989 - Leon E. Hickman
First Chair of the Foundation Board of Directors; Chancellor of the Annual Conference and Member of the Judicial Council of the General Church