The Distinguished Friend Award is bestowed annually upon an individual who has demonstrated a commitment to the mission and vision of the Foundation.

Dr. Robin Ryan
2023 GCEF Distinguished Friend

Previous Distinguished Friend Award Recipients:

2022 – Mark Maness
2021 – Sharon DeWillis
2020 • Helen Reed
2019 GCEF Distinguished Friend Jon Bullock
2019 • Jon Bullock
2018 GCEF Distinguished Friend Dr. Jesse Schroeder
2018 • Dr. Jesse Schroeder
2017 GCEF Distinguished Friends Pat & Ron Adams
2017 • Pat & Ron Adams
2016 GCEF Distinguished Friend Sue Franks
2016 • Sue Franks
2015 GCEF Distinguished Friend Marion Brekken
2015 • Marion Brekken
2014 GCEF Distinguished Friend Mike Davis
2014 • Mike Davis
2013 GCEF Distinguished Friend Judy Atwood
2013 • Judy Atwood
2012 GCEF Distinguished Friend Mary Alice Rippe
2012 • Mary Alice Rippe
2011 GCEF Distinguished Friend Don Johnston
2011 • Don Johnston
2010 GCEF Distinguished Friend Mary Humphrey
2010 • Mary Humphrey
2009 GCEF Distinguished Friend Janice Kane
2009 • Janice Kane
2008 GCEF Distinguished Friend John T Eubanks
2008 • John T. Eubanks
2007 GCEF Distinguished Friend Mark Howe
2007 • Mark Howe
2006 GCEF Distinguished Friend Dr. Jim Thompson
2006 • Dr. Jim Thompson
2005 GCEF Distinguished Friend Shirley Cannon Holley
2005 • Shirley Cannon Holley
2004 GCEF Distinguished Friend Balla Wright
2004 • Balla Wright
2003 GCEF Distinguished Friend Roy Stewart
2003 • Roy Stewart