2011 Hall of Fame
2011 Hall of Fame Award Winners
The College is proud to recognize the distinguished accomplishments of these extraordinary alumni whose careers personify the meaning of the title “social worker” and who have achieved excellence in the human and public services, in higher education, or, most importantly, in the alleviation of the conditions that threaten the human condition, and whose achievements embody the highest standards of our profession.
Distinguished Career Award
Awarded for exceptional professional achievements, initiatives, or leadership practice/clinical
excellence, community development, advocacy, education, or administration.
William P. Ellsworth, MSW ‘81
School Social Worker, Lexington Local School
Ruth Schildhouse, BSSocAdm ‘49
Retired Director of Columbus International Program
James Clark, MSW ‘81
President and Chief Executive Officer of Daniel Memorial, Inc.
Stephen M. Geib, BSSW ‘81
Executive Director and Founder of Agape for Youth, Inc.
Distinguished Recent Career Award Recipient
Awarded to an alumnus/a who graduated from the College of Social Work within the past
ten years whose accomplishments exemplify outstanding professional achievement,
initiatives, or leadership in practice/clinical excellence, community development,
advocacy, education, or administration. Only one award may be presented annually.
Sue Villilo, MSW ‘05
Executive Director of Faith Mission
