Honorary distinction in The Blackburn Society is conferred in recognition of outstanding contributions to leadership in service to the mission and purpose of the Blackburn Institute. Service may be to the state of Alabama, the United States, The University of Alabama, or the Blackburn Institute itself. Individual selected for The Blackburn Society are from among nominations approved by the Executive Committee of the Advisory Board, the Division of Student Affairs, and The University of Alabama. Individuals in The Blackburn Society are invited to participate in Blackburn Institute events and attend meetings of the Advisory Board, but they are neither required to contribute financially to the institute nor eligible to vote on institute affairs.
Members of The Blackburn Society
Mr. Bill Baxley
Mrs. Gloria Blackburn
Deceased
Dr. Cheree Causey
Dr. Kathleen Cramer
Mr. Bradley Davidson
Mr. David Donaldson
Mr. David Ellwanger
Mr. Jim Hayes
Deceased
Mr. Michael House
Dr. Sandral Hullett
Deceased
Mrs. Ann Jones
Hon. Doug Jones
Dr. Harry Knopke
Mr. Gordon Martin
Dr. F. David Mathews
Dr. Gaylon McCollough
Mrs. Susan McCollough
Mrs. Marjorie Kay Nix
Mr. William O’Connor
Deceased
Mr. Donald Ray Pate, Jr.
Mrs. Carol Patterson
Mr. Donald Patterson
Mr. Tom Patterson
Mrs. Beverly Phifer
Mrs. Holly Piper
Dr. Malcolm Portera
Mrs. Julia Smeds Roth
Mr. John D. Saxon
Mrs. Bobbie Siegal
Mr. Don Siegal
Deceased
Mr. Donald Stewart
Mrs. Connie Stockham
Mr. Leonard Stolar
Dr. Louise Thibodaux
Mr. Edgar Welden
