Overview
One of two awards honoring the founders of Walden University, the Bernard L. Turner award is bestowed upon the dissertation committee of the recipient of the Harold L. Hodgkinson Award.
This award honors the unique contributions to American higher education of Bernard L. Turner, chairman of the board (emeritus) and founding president of Walden University. An innovator in graduate-level distance education for professionals, Mr. Turner’s lifetime concerns for critical thinking and social change have left an indelible mark on the Walden curriculum. A passionate advocate of educational equality of opportunity and social justice, he made the Walden dream a reality through his persistence and dedication.
Recipients
Winter 2025
Corinne Bridges, EdD, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH
Jason Patton, PhD
Summer 2024
Ethel D. Callier-Perry, PhD
Melody Moore, PhD, MSCP
Winter 2024
Corinne Bridges, EdD, LPC, NCC, BC-TMH
Cynthia A. Briggs, PhD
Rebecca G. Cowan, PhD
Summer 2023
Andrew Carpenter, PhD
Tina Jaeckle, PhD
Douglas Mccoy, EdD
2022
Summer
- Dr. Cheryl Anderson
- Dr. Denise Rizzolo
- Dr. James Rohrer
2021
Summer
- Dr. Wayne Wallace
- Dr. Eric Hickey
- Dr. Christopher Bass
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Winter
- David M. Segal, PhD
- Shari L. Jorissen, PhD
- Simone W. Salandy, PhD
College of Health Professions
2020
Summer
- Christian Dean, PhD (Chair)
- Cyndi Briggs, PhD
- Jennifer Gess, PhD
Winter
- Amy Sickel, PhD (Chair)
- Charles Diebold, PhD
- Patti Barrows, PhD
2019
Summer
- Alice Eichholz, PhD (Chair)
- Laurie Bedford, PhD
- Cheryl Keen, EdD
Winter
- Shingairai Feresu, PhD (Chair)
- Chester Jones, PhD
- Tolu Osoba, PhD
College of Health Professions
2018
Summer
- Wen-Hung Kuo, PhD (Chair)
- Curt Sobolewski, PhD
- Fred K. Tabung, PhD
Winter
- Robert E. Hoye, PhD (Chair)
- Jim Goes, PhD
- LaToya N. Johnson, PhD
2017
Summer
- John W. Flohr, EdD (Chair)
- Estelle R. Jorgensen, PhD
- Beate Baltes, PhD
Winter
- Steven A. Matarelli, PhD (Chair)
- Tracy Mallett, PsyD
- Kristie Roberts-Lewis, PhD
2016
- Dr. Kristen Beyer
- Dr. Penny McNatt Devine
- Dr. S. David Kriska
2015
- Dr. Jeanne Connors
- Dr. Magdeline Aagard
- Dr. Larissa Estes
- Dr. Kimberley Cox
2014
- Dr. Peter Anderson
- Dr. Gary J. Burkholder
2013
2012
2010
- Dr. Maria Rangel
2009
- Dr. Linda Crawford
2008
- Dr. Gloria J. Billingsley
2007
- Dr. Linda Crawford
2006
- Dr. Rodney Ford
2005
- Dr. Lilburn Hoehn
2004
- Dr. Ruth Maurer