TSM Awards Luncheon
Each year at the Cyber Awards Luncheon, we recognize the individuals or organizations who have made significant contributions to cyber, our program, and our community. Awards are given in the following categories:
This award is presented to an individual that has exhibited a significant, sustained contribution to cyber over a career.
Recipients:
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Dr. Trevor Bonnstetter (2024)
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Mike Hegeman (2023)
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Dr. Danny Claiborne (2022)
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John Vos (2021)
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Larry Sanderson (2019)
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Stan Eckenberg (2018)
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Lana Porter (2017)
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Dr. James Gantt (2016)
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Sim Davenport (2015)
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Dr. Linda Vitale (2014)
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A.D. Wright (2013)
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Forest Skaggs (2012)
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James Graham (2010)
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John A. Williams (2009)
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William W. Magrader (2008)
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Eddy Roberts (2007)
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Dr. Gene Wells Ray (2006)
This award is presented to an individual that has made a significant contribution to cyber by their leadership, technical and/or management skills.
Recipients:
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Representative Mary Beth Imes (2024)
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Senator Jason Howell (2024)
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Senator Mike Nemes (2024)
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Dr. Chris Sanders (2023)
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John Truitt (2022)
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Drew Perry (2021)
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Terry Sullivan (2019)
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Andy Adams (2018)
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Donald Shively (2017)
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Chris Wooldridge (2016)
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Betsy Flynn (2015)
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Adtran (2014)
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Cheyenne Koch (2013)
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Steve Powless (2012)
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David Armstrong (2011)
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Allen Lind (2010)
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Allison T. Willoughby (2009)
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Trevor R. Bonnstetter (2008)
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Brian Mefford (2007)
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Dick Anderson (2006)
This award is presented to an individual or company that has started a Cyber-related company or significantly expanded an operation in Kentucky or the Â鶹´«Ã½ State service area.
Recipients:
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Johnny Sanders (2024)
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Total Tech Solutions (2023)
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Scott Waldrop (2022)
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Wes Spencer (2021)
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Jeremy Witten (2019)
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Matt Jennings (2018)
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Jonah Neihoff (2017)
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DEVsource/Fox Ridge Computers (2016)
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Genesis Health Technologies (2015)
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A2Z Computers (2014)
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AgConnections (2013)
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Cornerstone Information Systems (2012)
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John Truitt (2011)
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Doug Truitt (2011)
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C.A. (Chuck) Jones (2009)
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Clinton Mills (2008)
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Chris Mills (2008)
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Jeff Harlan (2007)
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John Williams (2006)
This award is presented to a faculty or staff member for excellence in teaching, research, and/or community service.
Recipients:
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Dr. Randall Joyce (2024)
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Clark Duncan (2023)
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Brandon Dixon (2022)
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Dwayne Willoughby (2021)
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Dr. Tim Todd (2019)
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Dr. Steve Cobb (2019)
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John Young (2018)
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Dr. Abdulrahman Yarali (2017)
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Dr. Masaru Okuda (2016)
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Dr. Fred Miller (2015)
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Marcia Combs-Ford (2014)
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Phil Schooley (2013)
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John Hart (2012)
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George Rice (2011)
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Michael Bowman (2010)
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James G. Weatherly (2009)
This award is presented to a TSM or CNM graduate that has brought credit to themself and Â鶹´«Ã½ State University.
Recipients:
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Duane Dycus (MS - 2024)
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Hunter Evans (BS - 2024)
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Dr. Marcia Combs (MS - 2023)
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Kevin Latta (BS - 2023)
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Chris Royse (MS - 2022)
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Wes Kerr (BS - 2022)
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Tyler Leet (BS - 2019)
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Michael Williams (MS - 2019)
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Doug Cecil (BS - 2018)
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Drew Perry (MS - 2018)
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Chris Sanders (BS - 2017)
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Dr. Laeeq Khan (MS - 2017)
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Forrest Carver (BS - 2016)
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Bruce Watkins (MS - 2016)
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Craig Jacobs (BS - 2015)
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Wes Spencer (MS - 2015)
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Sebastian F. Coe (BS - 2014)
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Dr. Sharmayne Cade-Saunders (MS - 2014)
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Joe Ponder (BS - 2013)
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Mike Gilkey (MS - 2013)
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Michael Williams (BS - 2012)
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Valerie Thompson (MS - 2012)
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Chad Price (BS - 2011)
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Dr. Paul Suwannarat (MS - 2011)
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Derek McCallum (BS - 2010)
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Josh Hawkins (MS - 20210
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Kent Bohanon (BS - 2009)
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Michael L. Ramage (MS - 2009)
This award is presented to the speaker in out Distinguished Lecture Series in Cybersecurity and Network Management and named after the inventor of wireless telephone and Â鶹´«Ã½ native.
Recipients:
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Dr. Bob Jackson (2024)
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Mike Hamilton (2023)
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Wes Spencer (2022)
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Lana Porter (2018)
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Hood Harris (2017)
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Steve Powless (2016)
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Chris Koeneman (2014)
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Brad Mathis (2013)
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Richard Thieme (2012)
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J. Tod Fetherling (2011)
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Michael Hicks (2010)
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Joe Popinski (2010)
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Rayleen Pirnie (2010)
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Carlos Lopez (2010)
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Dr. Laurie L. Novak (2009)
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Dick Anderson (2008)
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Hilda Legg (2007)
This award is presented to a woman that has made a significant contribution to the industry and/or Â鶹´«Ã½ Cyber through her leadership, technical and/or management skills.
Recipients:
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Monica Bilak (2024)
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Sarah KennedY (2023)
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Kim Skipworth (2022)
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Lauren Proehl (2021)
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Betsy Flynn (2019)
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Trisha Cunningham (2018)
You are encouraged to provide a nomination for the awards. To nominate someone for the any of the awards above, visit our .