2016 – R. Wayne Mullican

2016 – R. Wayne Mullican

In recognition of his outstanding volunteer commitment, passion and leadership in several local nonprofit organizations, R. Wayne Mullican (Class IX) received the 2016 Distinguished Leadership Award on April 8 at the 20th Anniversary Gala. Most prominent is the work...
2014 – Ann E. Berlam

2014 – Ann E. Berlam

Ann Berlam’s interest in the quality of GNL education is consistent with her lifelong commitment to addressing education issues.  Ann served in Washington DC as a legislative assistant to a NC congressman and as the first director of the Washington office for...
2013 – J. Richard Munro

2013 – J. Richard Munro

Dick Munro’s tireless service to the community and GNL is an inspiring model for all. He has an ever-ready willingness to say, “Yes; Count me in; I’ll help.” Dick (Class IX) does more than wade into volunteer activities; he dives. That is the...
2012 – Joanne S. Wyss

2012 – Joanne S. Wyss

GNL’s fifth (and first female) president, Joanne (Class III) has had extensive community involvement on a variety of nonprofit boards and is best recognized for her leadership as co-founder and current chair of First Book-Collier County. This nonprofit’s...
2011 – John A. Henry

2011 – John A. Henry

John (Class X) has been a key board member of The Immokalee Foundation’s Take Stock in Children program. His strong commitment to this cause has had a significant impact on the organization as well as on the students who are part of Take Stock.