Richard D. Fishback Award for Excellence in Respiratory Care


This award was established in honor of Richard D. Fishback, who achieved his respiratory degree while overcoming great adversity.

CRITERIA: The award is presented to a respiratory therapy student who demonstrates the following qualities:

  • compassion
  • dedication
  • perseverance
  • creativity

Recipients are selected by faculty of the Respiratory Therapy program.

AMOUNT: $250

RECIPIENTS

2018 - Tyler Garrett
2017 - Matthew Blume
2016 - Briana Smalls
2015 - Christopher Ted Odom
2014 - Antuan Harris
2013 - George Bold and Audrey Seigler
2012 - Travis Davis, Cheryl Leverett, and Anne Louis
2010 - Kip Beatty, Stephanie Powell, and Shanelle Raiford
2009 - Aleksandr P. Gulchuk
2008 - Danyelle Odom
2007 - Sandra Butler
2004 - Mitzi Cardona
2003 - Carol Hickok
2001 - Eddie Crawford
2000 - Leslie Ford