Wilbur T. Hill, DO, FACOFP dist., Distinguished Service Award
The Wilbur T. Hill, DO, FACOFP, dist., Distinguished Service Award is presented to one physician or individual during years when a worthy candidate exists for meritorious service to MAOPS and the osteopathic profession over a long period of time, as stated in MAOPS bylaws. All physician candidates must be members of MAOPS.

The 2025 MAOPS Wilbur T. Hill, DO, FACOFP dist., Distinguished Service Award recipient is Lori Haxton, MA, of ATSU.
Mrs. Haxton retired from ATSU in April 2025, after serving the university for over thirty-seven years. Lori served as the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs at the time of retirement. Along with her service to ATSU, Lori has long been an advocate for the osteopathic profession receiving the MAOPS Medallion Award in 2012. Her positive outlook and personality have influenced countless students and colleagues over the years.
Historical List of Wilbur T. Hill, DO, FACOFP dist., Distinguished Service Award Winners:
- 2025 – Lori Haxton, MA
- 2024 – Victoria Damba, DO
- 2023 – Robert C. Scanlon, II, DO
- 2022 – Jon Roberts, DO
- 2021 – Jeffery Kerr, DO
- 2020 – Jeff Dryden, DO, CME. FACOI
- 2019 – Lee Parks, DO
- 2018 – Neal LaPointe, DO
- 2017 – Kevin Hubbard, DO, MACOI
- 2016 – Bruce Williams, DO, FACOFP
- 2015 – Ken Jones, DO
- 2014 – G. Michael Johnston, DO
- 2013 – Rex O. Lee, DO
- 2012 – Ronald Strong, DO
- 2011 – Timothy W. Jennings, DO; Bonnie M. Bowles
- 2010 – James L. Wieberg, M.Ed.
- 2009 – Henry D. Petry, DO
- 2008 – Thomas S. Spooner, DO
- 2007 – Richard A. Witte, DO
- 2006 – Elaine W. Joslyn, DO
- 2004 – Kenneth E. Ross, DO
- 2003 – Richard M. Secor, DO
- 2002 – Joseph M. Yasso, Jr., DO
- 2001 – Arturo Gonzalez, DO
- 2000 – Robert G. Ricci, DO
- 1999 – L. David Linsenbardt, DO
- 1997 – Wilson P. Bailey, DO
- 1996 – C. Preston Chester, DO
- 1995 – Stephen J. Bazzano, DO
- 1994 – Wilbur T. Hill, DO
- 1993 – John C. Olson, DO
- 1991 – James P. Cox
- 1989 – Phillip L. Accardo, DO
- 1988 – William H. Voss, DO
- 1987 – Jerry Thomas, DO
- 1986 – James R. Stookey, DO
- 1985 – Keith Adams
- 1984 – Ernest L. Slaughter, DO
- 1983 – Ernest P. Hansen, DO; Benjamin S. Jolly, DO
- 1982 – James C. Clouse, DO
- 1981- James G. Miller, DO; W. A. Rohlfing, DO
- 1980 – Zach Barnes, DO; L. Raymond Hall, DO; Isabel Poepsel
- 1979 – David Gardner, DO; Pat Patterson
- 1978 – James A. DiRenna, Sr., DO; Max T. Gutensohn, DO; Joseph M. Yasso, Sr., DO; William Dorsey
- 1977 – Lee E. Davidson, DO
- 1976 – Mary King Long, DO; Calem Belove
- 1975 – J. S. Denlow, DO; Ralph Kiesling
- 1974 – Grover N. Gillum, DO; Wallace M. Pearson, DO; Barbara Bailey; P. Pierre Dominique, J.D.
- 1973 – Wilbur V. Cole, DO; H.I. Nesheim, DO; Robert E. Owen, DO; Thelma Baker, DO; John Hailey
- 1972 – B. I. Axtell, DO; A. C. MacRae, DO
- 1971 – S. H. Leibov, DO
- 1970 – Vernon H. Kasner, DO

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