What is it?
The James J. Gallagher Award is presented each year to 2 members of the FPG Child Development Institute for their exemplary attitude and commitment to the FPG community. Gallagher Award candidates demonstrate a willingness to perform above and beyond the call of duty and enhance the climate of FPG in general.
Who is eligible?
Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for this award. Previous award recipients become eligible again five years after winning an award.
Eligibility notes:
- Students and temporary employees are NOT eligible, but they are encouraged
to make a nomination.
- Award winners are NOT eligible for four years following an award, but
they are encouraged to make a nomination.
- Members of the nomination committee are NOT eligible for the award and should NOT make nominations.
- The 2012 committee members are former winners Jennifer Baucom, Jomar Miller, Gary Martin, Cathy Starks.
How to make a nomination
Nominations for 2011 were accepted through Friday September 16th.
Awards were presented at the FPG Annual Meeting on October 10, 2011.
Previous Gallagher Award Recipients
- 2011 Cindy Reid & Natalie Nelson *
- 2010 Jennifer Baucom & Jolmar Miller *
- 2009 Gary Martin & Cathy Starks*
- 2008 Paul Mandl & Anne O. Taylor*
- 2007 Kay Babel & Alison Quade
- 2006 Maggie Connolly & Allen Ryan
- 2005 Marie Huff & Ryan Terrell
- 2004 Laura Coble & Kevin Gunn
- 2003 Kathleen Anderson & Jay Hargrove
- 2001 Eloise Neebe & Phyllis Royster
- 2000 Marsha Stephens & Pat Wesley
- 1999 Evelyn Atkins & Mary Jenne
- 1998 Mary Bogues & Don Trull
- 1997 Joan Holder & Qing Shi
- 1996 Gina Harrison & Andrea Bunn
- 1995 Rhodus Riggins & Marsha McMurray
- 1994 Gina Walker & Cathy Riley
- 1993 Sarah Henderson & Peg Burchinal
- 1991 Al Caruso & Donna Bryant
- 1990 Peggy Terry & Barbara Goldman
- 1989 Pat Hardin & Marie Butts
- 1988 Isabelle Lewis & Margaret Cox
- 1987 Debbie Creamer & Johnnie Cates
- 1986 Katherine Polk & Steve Magers
*These previous winners are ineligible for the 2012 Gallagher Award
