Dozens of distinguished, accomplished and selfless Lancaster Bible College alumni have been honored over many years of LBC’s history.

Each year, the college recognizes a graduate as “Alumnus of the Year.” The criteria for the Alumnus of the Year award are the following:

• Graduated more than 15 years ago.
• Demonstrated significant, outstanding contribution to his or her profession and/or vocation.
• Exhibited significant concern for the development of Lancaster Bible College.
• An evident pursuit of Christ-centered thinking and daily lifestyle.
• An evident dedication to developing the mind of Christ in others.

Besides Alumnus of the Year, LBC accepts alumni nominations for two additional awards. The Young Alumni Achievement Award honors a recent graduate, within 15 years, who has demonstrated exceptional ability and made significant strides in his or her chosen profession and/or whose extraordinary accomplishments have brought honor to the college and the Lord.

The Lifetime Achievement Award honors a graduate who has lived out the mission of LBC consistently over his or her lifetime—steadfast and faithful in the service of proclaiming Christ in the Church and society.

Award Year | Alumnus of the Year, unless noted | Graduating Class

1968 Paul J. Sebastian (’52)*

1969 Stuart E. Lease (’52)*

1970 Ronald Huth (’64)

1971 Edward Jerchau (’49)*

1972 Ralph L. Good (’59)*

1973 Mabel Wenger (’47)*

1974 H. Elvin Peters (’37)*

1975 Joyce L. Hulgus (’64 & ’66)

1976 David V. Martin (’68)

1977 Joseph L. McCaskey (’60)*

1978 Thomas L. Zartman (’64)

1979 Russel A. Martin (’44)*

1980 Ruth A. Huber (’58)*

1981 Paul Rambler (’50)*

1982 Anna Hess (’45)*

1982 Pauline Zarfoss (’45)*

1983 Jere Brubaker (’58)

1984 Alice Hull (’41)*

1985 Roberta Groff (’58)

1986 G. Edward Hillard (’72)

1987 Maryann Sharp (’84)

1988 Dr. William Randolph (’50)*

1989 Mildred  Peters (’36)*

1990 Donald & Joanne Alban (’62 / ’63)

1991 Jerry & Vivian Rogers (’74)

1992 Dr. Harold Kime (’70, ’71 & ’75)

1993 James Mauger (’79)

1994 Jerry & Karen Higley (’77 / ’80)

1995 Charles Warfield (’53)*

1996 Richard Dennis (’69)*

1997 Greg Feldi (’81)

1998 Larry Hodgson (’97)

1999 Dr. Walt Croom (’75)

2000 Cindy Rohrbaugh (’73)

2001 Don Randolph (’49)*

2002 Marvin H. Robinson (’92)

2003 Anna Allshouse (’64)

2004 David & Ginger Muchmore (’76 / ’75)

2005 Brenda Jackson (’75)

2006 Lynda Pongracz (’79)

2007 Todd Henley (’88 & ’05)

2008 John Knoble (’61)*

2009 Edward Short (’79)

2010 Debora Hodson (’74)

2011 Peggy L. Long (’78)

2012 Thomas W. Ponessa (’80)

2013 Robert E. McMichael (’93)

2014 Kermit K. Kohl (’67)

2015 Scott J. Fetterolf (’97)*

2016 Ruth Douglas (’58)*

2016 Gil Gregory†*

2017 Paul J. Sebastian (’52)†*

2018 Dr. Thomas N. Davis (’75)

2022 Calvin T. Reed (’78)

2023 Abraham Davis (’49)†*

2023 Sharon E. Roper (’88)

2024 Jerry L. Rogers (’74)†

2024 Terri L. Christian (’93 & ’94)

2024 Welton G. Bonner (’14, ’17 & ’24)^

Nominations for these awards are accepted through the LBC Alumni Office at this online form.

*Deceased

†Lifetime Achievement Award

^Young Alumni Achievement Award