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Quick link: The Dick Gibson OCC Alumni Service Award (at the bottom of the page)

The Seth Wilson Outstanding Alumnus Award

This award is presented annually at the Alumni Banquet to graduates who have demonstrated outstanding Christian service ministering in the local church, through international work or in other areas. The selection is made by the alumni officers, OCC staff and administration. If you have someone you would like to nominate for this award please email the Alumni Office. This award is named in honor of OCC's founding academic dean, Seth Wilson (1914-2006).

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1975

2008:
Chris and Carol DeWelt in recognition for their dedication as missionaries to Chile, Christian publishers and advocates of world missions. Their compassion and commitment to recruit young people for the mission field is highly commended.	Phil and Susan Casey in recognition of their outstanding achievement as missionaries to Chile, as Christian educators and as facilitators of international Christian publishing. One million books from LATM to the world in fifteen years is to be highly commended.
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2007:
Randy Gariss in recognition for his outstanding achievement as a preacher, teacher and church leader. Julie Gariss in recognition for her outstanding achievement as a speaker, mentor, encourager of women, mother and minister’s wife.	Gordon Clymer in recognition for his outstanding achievement as an educator, encourager and advocate of world missions.
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2006:
Joe Garman BSL '66 Joplin, Missouri In recognition of your outstanding achievement as a longtime prison ministry leader and world evangelist. Your commitment to share the "good news" with the incarcerated and less fortunate is highly commended.	Etienne (Stephen) Prophete BSL '74 Port-au-Prince, Haiti In recognition for your outstanding, lifelong mission work in Haiti as Founder/Director of the Haitian Christian Mission. Your commitment to meet the spiritual, educational and physical needs of the Haitian people is commended.
Shan Rutherford BSL '65 Greenwood, Indiana In recognition of your outstanding achievement as a minister, evangelist and church builder. Your humbleness and compassionate care for your congregation is highly commended.
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2005:
David Haynes BBL '64 Norfolk, Nebraska In recognition for your outstanding achievement as a minister of the gospel. Your love and care for the local church and your compassionate ministry to families is highly commended.	Ralph Mehrens BTh '65, MM '75 Bellevue, Nebraska In recognition for your outstanding achievement as a preacher, father, husband, church builder and encourager of young ministers.
Marsha Relyea BTh '78, John Relyea (Posthumously) BTh '79 Papua New Guinea In recognition for your contribution to world evangelism in Papua New Guinea. Your work in creating an alphabet, developing an extensive literacy program and leading in the translation of the New Testament into the Aruamu language is highly commended.
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2004:
Harvey Bacus BA '58 Joplin, Missouri In recognition for his outstanding contribution to the missions program of OZARK CHRISTIAN COLLEGE and to missions worldwide.
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2003:
Max BSL '65 and Marilyn CMN '61 / BSL '63 Goins Joplin, Missouri In recognition for your outstanding contribution to the local church and the global mission of Christ. Your vision to develop the Apostle Paul Christian Academy in Russia is highly commended.	Jim Marcum BTh '76 Joplin, Missouri In recognition for your outstanding achievement as a professor and administrator at OZARK CHRISTIAN COLLEGE. Your contribution to our enrollment growth and strategic planning is highly commended.
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2002:
Alan BSL '68 and Janet BCE '95 B. International In recognition for outstanding contribution to world evangelism through your many years in Southeast Asia.	Kenny Boles BTh '68 Joplin, Missouri In recognition for outstanding service as a preacher, author and professor of Greek at OZARK CHRISTIAN COLLEGE for over thirty years.
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2001:
Colleen Bennitt BSL '65 Joplin, Missouri In recognition for outstanding achievement in the field of resource development for OZARK CHRISTIAN COLLEGE. Your compassion, faithfulness and sacrifice in helping resource the vision that is OCC is commended.	David Bycroft BSL '71 Tyro, Kansas In recognition for outstanding achievement as an effective evangelist, dedicated minister and trustee of OZARK CHRISTIAN COLLEGE.
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2000:
Ted BSL '67 and Beverly Skiles Lo-Tung, Taiwan In recognition for outstanding service in caring for hundreds of infants and children at "The Home of God's Love" in Taiwan for over thirty years.	Janice and Faye Rostvit BSL '71 Colorado Springs, Colorado In recognition for outstanding achievement in using their lives together as missionaries to the world. Through their singing and teaching in many languages and countries for over thirty years countless thousands have heard about Jesus.
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1999:
Dr. David Filbeck BA '58/BTh '59 Chaingmi, Thailand In recognition for outstanding achievement as an evangelist, writer, educator, Bible translator and missionary to Thailand.	Dr. Marj Boudreaux BSL '75 Joplin, Missouri In recognition for outstanding achievement as a missionary to the Philippines, educator, wife, mother and Executive Director of the Joplin Neighborhood Adult Literacy Action.
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1998:
Bob Allen BSL '58 Milligan College, Tennessee In recognition for outstanding achievement as a father, minister, new church evangelist in Florida and Director of Church Relations at Milligan College.	Johnny Joslin BA '59 MCC Clayton, Oklahoma In recognition for outstanding contribution to evangelism through preaching, revival meetings and long-term ministry with the Kiamichi Christian Mission & Stanley Christian Church.
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1997:
Charley Greer BSL '57 Wichita, Kansas In recognition for outstanding achievement as a dedicated Christian minister, father and trustee.	Vincent Graham BSL '71 Kingston, Jamaica In recognition for outstanding contribution to evangelism through his lifelong mission work in Jamaica and the Caribbean Islands.
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1996:
Willard Black BA '54 / MA'57 San Jose, California In recognition for outstanding achievement as a Christian educator, dedicated father and director of The Institute for Christian Resources.	Bob Stacy BA '55 Middletown, Ohio In recognition for outstanding achievement as a preacher, educator and recruiter of young people for Christian service.
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1995:
Helen (Forkner) Nutt BA '58 Joplin, Missouri In recognition for outstanding achievement as a dedicated ministry co-worker with Good News Productions, International and a loving Christian mother and wife.	Roger Tribble BA '51 Phillipsburg, Missouri In recognition for outstanding achievement as an evangelist, minister and trustee of OZARK CHRISTIAN COLLEGE.
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1994:
Ben Killion BA '55 Nowata, Oklahoma In recognition for outstanding achievement as a minister and as a supporter of OZARK CHRISTIAN COLLEGE.	Marcia Kay Thomson BSL '63 Zimbabwe, South Africa In recognition for her outstanding contribution in spreading the Gospel through her lifelong mission work in Zimbabwe.
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1993:
David Bayless BA '58 Belem, Brazil In recognition for his outstanding contribution to evangelism through his life-long mission work in Brazil.	Wilbur Fields MBL '73 Joplin, Missouri In recognition for outstanding achievement as an author, Biblical archaeologist and professor at OZARK CHRISTIAN COLLEGE.

Harold Fowler BTh '61 Matletica, Italy In recognition for his outstanding contribution as a Christian writer and long-term missionary to Italy.
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1992:
Dr. Paul Butler BTh '61 / MBL '73 Joplin, Missouri In recognition for outstanding achievement as an author, professor and registrar at OZARK CHRISTIAN COLLEGE.	Dr. Lynn Gardner BTh '60 MCC Manhattan, Kansas In recognition for outstanding achievement as a Christian writer, Bible college professor and academic dean.

Sam Stone BA '58 Cincinnati, Ohio In recognition for outstanding achievement as an author, preacher and editor of the Christian Standard.	Dr. Robert Wetzel BA '56 MCC Johnson County, Tennessee In recognition for outstanding achievement as an educator, preacher and principal of Springdale College, Birmingham, England.
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1991:
Dr. John Caldwell BTh '67 / MM '74 Indianapolis, Indiana In recognition for outstanding achievement as an evangelist, minister and supporter of OZARK CHRISTIAN COLLEGE.	Hiram Cassel BTh '60 MCC Manhattan, Kansas In recognition for outstanding achievement as a minister, educator, Christian husband and father.
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1990:
Bob Lyttle BSL '55 Joplin, Missouri In recognition for outstanding achievement as a minister, evangelist and supporter of OZARK CHRISTIAN COLLEGE.	Roy Wheeler BSL '54 Amarillo, Texas In recognition for outstanding achievement as a minister, evangelist and supporter of OZARK CHRISTIAN COLLEGE.
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1989:
Bill Vernon BA '52 Springfield, Missouri Bob Vernon BA '51 Beverly Hills, California B.J. Vernon BA '51 Springfield, Missouri Don Vernon BA '57 Springfield, Missouri	In recognition for outstanding achievement as evangelists, members of the Vernon Brothers Quartet and pioneers in Christian broadcasting through Christian Television Mission.
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1988:
Dr. Woodrow Phillips, Sr. MM '74 Turner, Oregon In recognition for outstanding achievement as a missionary, missions department director, college president and motivator of young people to serve in world missions.	Jesse Yangmi BSL '74 / BTh '75 Olathe, Kansas In recognition for outstanding achievement as translator of the Bible in the Lisu language and for honorable service as a missionary in southeast Asia.
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1987:
Lawrence Hallum AB '53 Kansas, Oklahoma In recognition for outstanding achievement as director and developer of Cookson Hills Christian School, and for humble service as father, husband and preacher of the Gospel.	Ziden Nutt BTh '59 Joplin, Missouri In recognition for an outstanding contribution of world evangelism and in appreciation of a servant lifestyle, a pioneering spirit and a Christlike heart.

Bob Scott BSL '74 / BTh '75 Joplin, Missouri In recognition an outstanding contribution in new church evangelism, servant leadership and for being a model of a Christian husband and father.
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1975:
Bob J. Cox AB '48 Temple, Texas In recognition of outstanding contribution in evangelistic endeavor in new church evangelism in the state of Texas.
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Quick link: The Seth Wilson Outstanding Alumnus Award (at the top of the page)

The Dick Gibson OCC Alumni Service Award
"Not to be served but to serve!"

This award was established in 1999 and was named in honor of alumnus Dick Gibson. He and his family had given untold hours of service to the college in their work with the Finals Week Care Package Committee. This award was designed to honor dedicated servants of the Lord who give exemplary volunteer work to the college and her ministry.

2007:
B. A. Austin
For his faithful humble life dedicated to our God, for his faithful servant ministry to the church, and for his outstanding volunteer service to OZARK CHRISTIAN COLLEGE as a member and leader on the trustee board for 25 years.

2004:
Joe & Faye Wilson
For their exemplary volunteer work with OCC in helping to build the Missionary Residence and Hospitality House and their continuing work with World Mission Builders.

2002:
Colby Green
For exemplary volunteer work with the OCC music department productions fixing, building and running errands. He has always been "a good man to have around!"

2001:
Dale Storms
For exemplary volunteer work on the OCC Board of Trustees for twenty-nine years and involvement with the Campus Redevelopment Program.

2000:
Herbert Casteel
For exemplary volunteer work on the OCC Board of Trustees for thirty-four years providing legal counsel, accountability, stability and profound wisdom.