Class Trophies
Each year, the Annual Giving team awards trophies to recognize collective giving and participation for both reunion and non-reunion classes. The 2024-2025 class rankings as of June 30 determined the winners of the class trophies, and reunion trophies were awarded according to class totals on the Saturday of Alumni Weekend (May 3, 2025). These prestigious trophies reside in the Hotchkiss Alumni House on campus.
Class Awards
The Bierer Trophy
Awarded to the undergraduate classes (excluding those celebrating a milestone reunion 5-50 years post-graduation) that have the highest percentage of members in The President’s Society.
| Category | Winner | Percentage | Class Agent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Alumni | Class of 2016 | 7.4% | Wyn Ponder Diaz, Robert Eckstein, Bren Flanigan, Caroline Hutchinson, Charlie Klingenberger, Jack Masterson, Andrew McCaffery, Payson Miller, Raymond Monasterski, Kate Reynolds, Madison Sanders, Jack Thomson and Bailey Russell White |
| 1976-2014 | Class of 1997 | 12.9% | Julie Mayo Bradbury, Ruth Henry Keyes and Katie Mehlburger McGinley |
| Five Stars | Class of 1971 | 9.8% | Chris Lee, Buddy LeTourneau and Cliff Walters |
The McCutcheon Trophy
Awarded to the undergraduate classes (excluding those celebrating a milestone reunion 5-50 years post-graduation) with the highest percentage of members in the 1749 Circle.
| Category | Winner | Percentage | Class Agent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Alumni | Class of 2017 | 19.1% | Danielle Amiot, Hugh Boyd, Asha Campbell, Tom Concklin, Pinkney Beal Henderson, Kade Kenlon, Brooke Peccie, Edward Stroud and Steven Yeung |
| 1976-2014 | Class of 1996 | 41.1% | Caroline Connolly Counselman, David Fosgate, Stuart Hogue, Shelby LaMar and Ashley Matthews Shilling |
| Five Stars | Class of 1957 | 53.6% | Bill Kauffman |
The Richmond Trophy
Awarded to the undergraduate classes (excluding those celebrating a milestone reunion 5-50 years post-graduation) with the highest percentage of members participating in making a donation to the W&L Fund.
| Category | Winner | Percentage | Class Agent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Alumni | Class of 2017 | 23.06% | Danielle Amiot, Hugh Boyd, Asha Campbell, Tom Concklin, Pinkney Beal Henderson, Kade Kenlon, Brooke Peccie, Edward Stroud and Steven Yeung |
| 1976-2014 | Class of 1996 | 46.11% | Caroline Connolly Counselman, David Fosgate, Stuart Hogue, Shelby LaMar, and Ashley Matthews Shilling |
| Five Stars | Class of 1957 | 63.41% | Bill Kauffman |
The Washington Trophy
Awarded to the undergraduate classes (excluding those celebrating a milestone reunion 5-50 years post-graduation) that raise the largest amount of money.
| Category | Winner | Dollar Amount | Class Agent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young Alumni | Class of 2016 | $34,437.40 | Wyn Ponder Diaz, Robert Eckstein, Bren Flanigan, Caroline Hutchinson, Charlie Klingenberger, Jack Masterson, Andrew McCaffery, Payson Miller, Raymond Monasterski, Kate Reynolds, Madison Sanders, Jack Thomson and Bailey Russell White |
| 1976-2014 | Class of 1994 | $357,530.78 | Trabue Bland, Alan McKnight and Steve Wasser |
| Five Stars | Class of 1969 | $178,851.92 | Joe Davenport and John Wolf |
Reunion Awards
Reunion Trophy
Awarded to the class with the largest number of members registered at Alumni Weekend.
- Winner
- Class of 2005 with 131 members
- Chair(s)
- Dave Ellison and Martha Allgood Hastings
Reunion Bowl
Awarded to the class with the highest percentage of members registered at Alumni Weekend.
- Winner
- Class of 2000 with 29%
- Chair(s)
- Tasha Sedlock Blair and Trey Kuppin
Trident Trophy
Awarded to the class with highest percentage of classmates participating in the W&L Fund by Alumni Weekend.
- Winner
- Class of 2005 with 40% participation
- Chair(s)
- Dave Ellison and Martha Allgood Hastings
John Newton Thomas Trophy
Awarded to the class that increases its W&L Fund contribution by the largest percentage over its previous year total.
- Winner
- Class of 2010 with a 144% increase
- Chair(s)
- Ben Lawrence, Garrott McClintock and Lynn Bazzel Wilmoth
Colonnade Cup
Awarded to the class with the largest reunion gift total by Alumni Weekend (includes current gifts and future pledges to AF).
- Winner
- Class of 2000 with $1.7 million
- Chair(s)
- Tasha Sedlock Blair and Trey Kuppin
Reunion Chairs' Bowl
Awarded to the class with the highest percentage of registrants participating in the W&L Fund.
- Winner
- Class of 1990 with 85%
- Chair(s)
- Heather Brock and Woodford Webb
Law Reunion Awards
Outstanding Alumnus/a Award
Recognizes law alumni who have exceptional achievements in their careers and have demonstrated unselfish service to their communities and alma mater.
- Winner
- Charlie Tomm '68, '75L
Volunteer of the Year Award
Recognizes law alumni who go above and beyond in serving the Law School.
- Winner
- Eone Beck '95L
Young Alumni Volunteer of the Year Award
Recognizes exceptionally dedicated young alumni who assist W&L Law in recruiting and mentoring students.
- Winner
- Sarah Kathryn "SK" Stahling '15L
We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this report; however, if we have made an error or omission, please accept our sincerest apologies. For any questions, concerns or if you would prefer your name not be included with this report, please contact the Annual Giving Office at 540.458.8420 or annualgiving@wlu.edu.