Founded in 1999, the Cornerstone Award is given annually to a member of the University of Michigan faculty or staff. The award recognizes the unique contributions and assistance that this individual has given to enhance the academic and social progress of African American students at the University of Michigan.
Below is a list of the Cornerstone Award winners of past years:
1999 Ms. Elzora Holland - Comprehensive Studies Program
2000 Dr. Anne Monterio - School of Engineering
2001 Dr. Dwight Fontenot - Comprehensive Studies Program
2002 Ms. Denise Lee - Comprehensive Studies Program
2003 Ms. Robbie Dye - Housing
2004 Mr. John Marshall - Comprehensive Studies Program
2005 Ms. Elizabeth James - Center for Afro-American and African Studies
2006 Dr. Tiya Miles - Comprehensive Studies Program Mr. Tyrone Winfrey - Office of Undergraduate Admissions
2007 Dr. Hanes Walton, Jr. - College of Literature, Science, and the Arts Ms. Charlae Davis - Comprehensive Studies Program
2008 Dr. Patricia Gurin - Nancy Cantor Distinguished University Professor, Emerita, of Psychology and Women’s Studies Mr. Greg Hardin - Associate Director of Athletics, Director of Athletic Counseling
2009 Dr. David Wooten - School of Business Dr. Rochelle Woods - Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives
2010 Dr. Patricia Coleman Burns - School of Nursing Ms. Lydia Middleton - Office of New Student Programs
2011 Professor Jon Onye Lockard - Afro-American and African Studies Ms. Sharon Burch - College of Engineering
The 2011 Cornerstone Award winners will be announced at the Black Celeb 2011 graduation ceremony.
