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

Sharon DeWillis
2021 GCEF Distinguished Friend

Previous Distinguished Friend Award Recipients:

  • 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