The Baker School of Business Hall of Fame
The Baker School of Business Hall of Fame recognizes those individuals who are leaders in their respective fields. The event, held every other year, honors and thanks the recipients for their contributions to the business community.
2023 Recipients
- Claudius E. Watts IV, ’83 – Leaders of Principle Award
- Whitemarsh S. Smith, III, ’66 – Leaders of Principle Award
- Curtis Campbell, ’94 – Leaders of Principle Award
- Lt. Gen. John W. Rosa, Jr., ’73 – Lonnie N. Carter Distinguished Service Award
CLICK HERE TO VIEW PHOTOS FROM THE 2023 HALL OF FAME EVENT
Sponsors
Hosting Sponsor
Niall & Gretchen Gannon
Silver Sponsors
Comerica Bank
Beacon Community Bank
Land Rover of West Ashley
Click here to view photos from the 2019 Hall of Fame Induction Event
Past Hall of Fame Recipients
2019
| Recipient | Award |
|---|---|
| Niall Gannon | Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Distinguished Leadership Award |
| Bill and Rachael Best | Leader of Principle Award |
| Nick Gavalas | Leader of Principle Award |
| Mark Bebensee, Ph.D. | Lonnie N. Carter Distinguished Service Award |
2017
| Recipient | Award |
|---|---|
| Mr. Marvin McIntyre, Citadel ’65 | Leader of Principle Award |
| Mr. Roger Nelson | Leader of Principle Award |
| Mr. Lonnie N. Carter, Citadel ’82 | Lonnie N. Carter Distinguished Service Award |
2016
| Recipient | Award |
|---|---|
| Mr. Tommy B. Baker, Citadel ’72 | Leader of Principle Award |
| Mr. William M. Gaffney, Jr., Citadel ’73 | Leader of Principle Award |
| Mr. Jonathan M. Zucker, MBA/Citadel ’06 | Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Distinguished Leadership Award |
2015
| Recipient | Award |
|---|---|
| Michael C. Robinson, Citadel ‘65 | Leader of Principle Award |
| Myron T. Steele | Leader of Principle Award |
| Claudius E. “Bud” Watts III, Citadel ‘58 | Leader of Principle Award |
| U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) | Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Distinguished Leadership Award |
2014
| Recipient | Award |
|---|---|
| James E. Jolley, Citadel ’47 | Leader of Principle Award |
| Joseph J. Keenan, Citadel ’67 | Leader of Principle Award |
| Mary Thornley | Leader of Principle Award |
| Charles B. Lawless, Citadel ’94 | Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Distinguished Leadership Award |
2013
| Recipient | Award |
|---|---|
| Katherine “Kitty” Robinson | Leader of Principle Award |
| Keller Kissam, Citadel‘88 | Leader of Principle Award |
| Luther “Luke” Kissam, Citadel ‘88 | Leader of Principle Award |
| Greg McWherter, Citadel ‘90 | Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Distinguished Leadership Award |
2012
| Recipient | Award |
|---|---|
| Rick Bastin, Citadel ‘65 | Leader of Principle Award |
| Mary Propes | Leader of Principle Award |
| Michael Moody | Leader of Principle Award |
| Channing Proctor, Citadel ‘91 | Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Distinguished Leadership Award |
2011
| Recipient | Award |
|---|---|
| Mr. & Mrs. George C. Greene, III | Leader of Principle Award |
| Harvey Schiller, Citadel ‘60 | Leader of Principle Award |
| Henry Dale Smith, Sr., Citadel ’47 | Leader of Principle Award |
| J. Gresham Barrett, Citadel ‘83 | Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Distinguished Leadership Award |
2010
| Recipient | Award |
|---|---|
| James J. Kerr, Sr., Citadel ’65 | Leader of Principle Award |
| General David H. Petraeus | Leader of Principle Award |
| Travis O. Rockey | Leader of Principle Award |
| Joseph M. Salley, Citadel ‘89 | Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Distinguished Leadership Award |
2009
| Recipient | Award |
|---|---|
| James E. Livingston | Leader of Principle Award |
| William A. Moody, Jr., Citadel ‘65 | Leader of Principle Award |
| Jerry & Anita Zucker | Leader of Principle Award |
| Robert R. Hill, Jr., Citadel ‘88 | Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Distinguished Leadership Award |
2008
| Recipient | Award |
|---|---|
| James B. Edwards | Leader of Principle Award |
| Peter Sullick, Citadel ’72 | Leader of Principle Award |
| John H. Moellering | Leader of Principle Award |
| Daniel J. Kohl, Citadel ’78 | Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Distinguished Leadership Award |
2007
| Recipient | Award |
|---|---|
| Joseph P. Riley, Jr., Citadel ’64 | Leader of Principle Award |
| Edward T. Pendarvis, Citadel ’65 | Leader of Principle Award |
| W. Hayne Hipp | Leader of Principle Award |
| Dean W. Earl Walker, Ph.D. | Leader of Principle Award |
| Sallie L. Krawcheck | Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Distinguished Leadership Award |
2006
| Recipient | Award |
|---|---|
| Ronald W. Reagan (Accepted by General Paul X. (P.X.) Kelley) | Leader of Principle Award |
| Raymond G. Johnson, Jr., Citadel ’55 | Leader of Principle Award |
| Gerald D. Ogier, Citadel ’65 | Leader of Principle Award |
| John A. McAllister, Jr., Citadel ’80 | Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Distinguished Leadership Award |
2005
| Recipient | Award |
|---|---|
| Ernest F. “Fritz” Hollings, Citadel ’42 | Leader of Principle Award |
| Martha Rivers Ingram | Leader of Principle Award |
| William B. Sansom, Citadel ’64 | Leader of Principle Award |
| Lonnie N. Carter, Citadel ’82 | Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Distinguished Leadership Award |
2004
| Recipient | Award |
|---|---|
| T. Walter Brashier | Leader of Principle Award |
| L. William Krause, Citadel ’63 | Leader of Principle Award |
| Anderson D. Warlick, Citadel ’79 | Leader of Principle Award |
About the Leaders of Principle Award
Leaders of Principle have enjoyed substantial success in business or public service and have made significant contributions to their communities. Anyone can nominate a person for this award, and candidates may be living or deceased residents of South Carolina or another state and/or graduates of The Citadel or other colleges or universities. Moreover, the recipient’s values should support those of the Baker School of Business.
About The Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Distinguished Leadership Award
The Alvah H. Chapman, Jr. Distinguished Leadership Award was created to recognize exceptional young leaders, thirty to fifty years old, who have been successful in business and have made noteworthy contributions to their communities, just as Mr. Chapman had done.
About the Lonnie N. Carter Distinguished Service Award
Established in 2017, this award is only given on those occasions when the leadership in the Baker School of Business believes there is an individual who models the service and support of the namesake honoree.