William Vinson Honored With SoCon Distinguished Service Award
5/18/2012 10:07:00 AM | General
Gavin McFarlin - Assistant SID
DAVIDSON, N.C. — For his outstanding contributions to Davidson College, William D. Vinson has been named one of 12 recipients of the Southern Conference's 2012 Distinguished Service Award, as announced by the league office today.
Each member institution selects an honoree based on that person's contribution to the institution. The Distinguished Service Award program was started in 2002 as a way for the SoCon to recognize those individuals from its member institutions who have contributed to all aspects of the university.
This year's honorees included David Allen Vaughn (Appalachian State), John M. Rivers, Jr. (College of Charleston), Thomas R. Culler (The Citadel), Cecil and JoAnna Worsley (Elon), James M. and Carol N. Ney (Furman), Richard T. Evans (Georgia Southern), Jim and Betty Allen (UNCG), Dr. Larry W. Cox (Samford), Dean and Mary Jane Heavener (Chattanooga), Fred Q. Cantler (Western Carolina) and Dr. Mack C. Poole, III and Dr. Melvin D. Medlock (Wofford).
Vinson enrolled at Davidson College in 1942, but left shortly after to serve in the United States Navy during World War II. He served over 25 years as the chair of the Annual Fund Class as well as being a part of Davidson's Athletic Foundation.
Labeled as one of Davidson's most avid Wildcat enthusiasts, Vinson is among the first to provide support whether its capital and facility projects such as the Baker Sports Complex or athletic scholarship programs. He is also a generous supporter of Davidson academics and the arts as he established the William Daniel Vinson award in mathematics and the Porter Paisley Vinson chemistry award in honor of his father and grandfather, who are also Davidson graduates.
Each award winner will be honored for their contribution at the Southern Conference Honors Dinner in Asheville, N.C. on May 30.
For a complete listing of the award winners and their contributions, visit soconsports.com.
Each member institution selects an honoree based on that person's contribution to the institution. The Distinguished Service Award program was started in 2002 as a way for the SoCon to recognize those individuals from its member institutions who have contributed to all aspects of the university.
This year's honorees included David Allen Vaughn (Appalachian State), John M. Rivers, Jr. (College of Charleston), Thomas R. Culler (The Citadel), Cecil and JoAnna Worsley (Elon), James M. and Carol N. Ney (Furman), Richard T. Evans (Georgia Southern), Jim and Betty Allen (UNCG), Dr. Larry W. Cox (Samford), Dean and Mary Jane Heavener (Chattanooga), Fred Q. Cantler (Western Carolina) and Dr. Mack C. Poole, III and Dr. Melvin D. Medlock (Wofford).
Vinson enrolled at Davidson College in 1942, but left shortly after to serve in the United States Navy during World War II. He served over 25 years as the chair of the Annual Fund Class as well as being a part of Davidson's Athletic Foundation.
Labeled as one of Davidson's most avid Wildcat enthusiasts, Vinson is among the first to provide support whether its capital and facility projects such as the Baker Sports Complex or athletic scholarship programs. He is also a generous supporter of Davidson academics and the arts as he established the William Daniel Vinson award in mathematics and the Porter Paisley Vinson chemistry award in honor of his father and grandfather, who are also Davidson graduates.
Each award winner will be honored for their contribution at the Southern Conference Honors Dinner in Asheville, N.C. on May 30.
For a complete listing of the award winners and their contributions, visit soconsports.com.
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