American Red Cross Names OSU-Tulsa President “Man of the Year”
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
OSU-Tulsa President Gary Trennepohl (left) receives the Williams Man of the Year award
from the Tulsa chapter of the American Red Cross, which was presented by Travis Campbell
of Williams.
Trennepohl was recently honored at the organization’s first Red Cross Red Carpet Gala at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Formerly called the Everyday Heroes celebration luncheon, the event was changed to an evening fundraiser.
“I am honored to be considered an everyday hero for my work on behalf of a university and a city that I love,” Trennepohl said. “I offer my congratulations to the other honorees and many thanks to the American Red Cross for all of their work and support of our community and state.”
Nellie Kelly, director of public relations for the Tulsa chapter of the American Red Cross, said the event was attended by 375 individuals who came to support their heroes and the local disaster relief work of the American Red Cross.
The Tulsa community nominates local heroes for the annual awards. Martha Raybourn, principal at Carnegie Elementary, was named “Woman of the Year.” Kelly said Raybourn was instrumental in helping students reach reading goals and build character.
In addition, other winners included: Troy Holmes, Humanitarian Hero; First Sgt. Darrell Wright, Military Hero; Mary J. Howell, Mentor and Role Model Hero; Eloisa Lincecum, Family Hero; Judy Waters, Philanthropic Hero; Deputy Hastings Siegfried, Law Enforcement Hero; Craig Johnson, Ph.D., Medical Professional Hero; Rebecca Bennett, Volunteer Hero; Dr. Wayne Leimbach, Jr., Workplace Hero; Jeff Pestel and Chad Meyer, Emergency Worker Heroes; Jeff Murry, Educator Hero; and Craig Stutzman, Save the Day Hero.