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Thomas Green Clemson Academy Awards

The Thomas Green Clemson Academy of Engineers and Scientists was established to give special recognition to alumni and friends of the College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences (CECAS) who have made major contributions to their professions and have brought significant distinction to the college and university.

Membership in the academy is the highest honor bestowed by Clemson’s College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences. Fewer than 0.2 percent of alumni are inducted into the academy. Each honoree was recognized for outstanding career achievements, significant contributions to society through professional or service activities, or notable contributions to engineering or science practice.

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Recent Inductees

Profiles of winners from 2024

2024 Award Winners

Three new members were inducted into the Thomas Green Clemson Academy of Engineers and Scientists. Russ Esmacher, Wilbur “Billy” Powers and Edward A. Rose became the newest members in the academy, the college’s highest honor.

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2023 Award Winners

Clemson University’s largest college inducted four alumni into the Thomas Green Clemson Academy of Engineers and Scientists. Marshall Brown, Harold Gillens, John Witherspoon Gilpin, and Jeff Schmersal became the newest members in the academy, the college’s highest honor.

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Profiles of winners from 2023
Profiles of winners from 2022

2022 Award Winners

Clemson welcomed three of their own into the Thomas Green Clemson Academy of Engineers and Scientists. The new members are Rebecca Copenhaver DeLegge, Craig Fallon and Robert Fjeld.

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2021 Award Winners

Some of Clemson University’s top alumni gathered to welcome three new members into the Thomas Green Clemson Academy of Engineers and Scientists. The new entrants are Larry Dooley, Sean L. Jones and Jane A. McLamarrah.

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Profiles of winners from 2021
Profiles of winners from 2020

2020 Award Winners

Clemson University’s largest college inducted four alumni into the Thomas Green Clemson Academy of Engineers and Scientists. Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, J. Richard Cottingham, Mike Mansuetti and Tony Mathis are the academy’s newest members.

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All Inductees

Inductees Class of 2024
Russ Esmacher
Wilbur “Billy” Powers
Edward A. Rose

Academy Class of 2023
Marshall Brown
Harold Gillens
John Witherspoon Gilpin
Jeff Schmersal

Academy Class of 2022
Rebecca Copenhaver DeLegge
Craig Fallon
Robert Fjeld

Academy Class of 2021
Larry Dooley
Sean L. Jones
Jane A. McLamarrah

Academy Class of 2020
Judith C. (Charlie) Blackwell-Thompson
Richard J. (Dick) Cottingham
Michael Mansuetti
Anthony Mathis

Academy Class of 2019
I.V. Hall
Denise R. Simmons
Vanessa Wyche

Academy Class of 2018
W.C. "Chip" Hood, Jr.
Raymond E. Jones
Kenneth L. Smith
Steven B. Tipping (Posthumous)

Academy Class of 2017
Janine Anthony Bowen Esq.
Robert Hambright
Mitch Norville

Academy Class of 2016
Gerald Marvin Glenn
Ronald C. Lindsay
 
Academy Class of 2015
Imtiaz ul Haque
Thomas F. Hash
Robert Lane Mitchell
Robert J. (Bob) Stanzione
 
Academy Class of 2014
James Randal Albritton
Mark Leising
Robert E. Skelton
 
Academy Class of 2013
Bryant G. Barnes
 
Academy Class of 2012
Peter N. Marinos
 
Academy Class of 2011
Terry K. Gettys
Walter F. Jones
Jay W. Lathrop
John W. Miley
 
Academy Class of 2010
David S. Rozendale
Richard F. Stockel
 
2009
Event not held
 
Academy Class of 2008
Tom M. Keinath,
Dean Emeritus of Engineering and Science
John D. Petersen
Michael L. Watt
Academy Class of 2007
Joel V. Brawley,
Alumni Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Mathematics
Donald D. Clayton,
Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy
C. Tycho Howle
 
Academy Class of 2006
Wade H. Ponder
Ed Samulski
 
Academy Class of 2005
John Hardaway
 
Academy Class of 2004
George W. Fletcher
Lee S. Miller
Larry T. Taylor
 
Academy Class of 2003
David Bell
John Butt
Bobby Prochaska
 
Academy Class of 2002
James E. Bostic
Earl H. Wagener
 
Academy Class of 2001
Otha H. “Skeet” Vaughan, Jr.
Mitch Wells
Marshall White, Jr. “Sonny”
 
Academy Class of 2000
Jack C. McCormac
J. Kirk Sullivan
Kenneth B. Wagener
 
Academy Class of 1999
Frank S. Barnes
Cressie Earl Holcombe, Jr.
James H. Sams, Jr.
 
Academy Class of 1998
Joseph T. Bailey
Charles E. Littlejohn, Jr.
 
Academy Class of 1997
James Gerald O’Connor
Daniel C. Stanzione
William B. Sturgis
Wilson C. Wearn
 
Academy Class of 1996
William W. Dukes
George B. Nutt
Father of Agricultural Engineering in SC
 
Charter Members-Academy Class of 1995
Thomas Green Clemson;
Founder, Clemson University
Jerry E. Dempsey
Milton W. Holcombe
Leslie G. McCraw
Warren H. Owen BS
Linvil G. Rich, Dean Emeritus of Engineering

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