Thornton Peace Prize
The Thornton Peace Prize was established in 1970 by William and Barbara Thornton, both graduates of the University of Nevada, Reno. This award, given annually, recognizes an individual or group from the university community who exemplifies by word or deed that the use of force is not an acceptable means for settling disputes. The award winner will be honored at the Honor the Best ceremony in May.
Eligibility and nominations
Recipients may be a student, faculty member, or group at the University of Nevada, Reno.
The Office of the Provost calls for nominations for this award in the spring of each year. A formal nomination letter and CV or resume for the individual or individuals being nominated should be provided. Additional materials in support of the nomination are then requested by the selection committee consisting of representatives from the Office of the Provost, Division of Student Services and faculty.
2024 nominations will be accepted beginning in January. Submit a formal letter of nomination and CV or resume for the individual or individuals being nominated to Karen Gotchy at kgotchy@unr.edu by Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 5 p.m. Late nominations will not be considered.
Previous Thornton Peace Prize recipients
Year | Name | Unit | Student or Professor |
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2024 | Jennifer Lanterman | Criminal Justice | Associate Professor |
2023 | Nevada Positive Behavior Interventions and Support Technical Assistance Center (PBISTA) | N/A | N/A |
2022 | Marlene Rebori | Northern Area, Cooperative Extension | Professor |
2021 | Nicole Jacobs | School of Medicine | Professor |
2020 | The Young Feminists | N/A | N/A |
2019 | Sarah Blithe | Communication Studies | Associate Professor |
2018 | Kate Berry | Geography | Professor |
2018 | Kevin McReynolds | N/A | Student |
2017 | Husain Tazarvi | N/A | Student |
2016 | Marta Elliot | Sociology | Professor |
2015 | Reno Justice Coalition | N/A | N/A |
2014 | Jennifer Hill | English | Associate Professor |
2013 | Carina Black | Northern Nevada International Center | Director |
2012 | Scott Slovic | English | Professor |
2011 | M.E.N. (Motivated, Extraordinary, Noble) of Distinction | N/A | N/A |
2011 | FUSED (student social work group) | N/A | N/A |
2011 | Barry Peterson | Holocaust, Genocide & Peace Studies | Faculty |
2010 | Marissa Levan | N/A | N/A |
2010 | Geraldine Thweatt | N/A | N/A |
2009 | Women in Dialogue | N/A | N/A |
2009 | Brian Williams | N/A | Student |
2008 | Joaquin Raafael Roces | N/A | Student |
2008 | Pack Rides Service | N/A | N/A |
2007 | Fungisai Nota | N/A | Graduate Student |
2006 | Rita Laden | Student Life Services | Faculty |
2005 | University Studies Abroad Consortium | N/A | N/A |
2004 | Chicano Student Movement of Aztlán | N/A | N/A |
2004 | Native American Organization | N/A | N/A |
2003 | Lois Parker | Counseling Center | Director |
2002 | Residence Hall Association | N/A | N/A |
2002 | Freedom Tree Committee | School of Social Work | N/A |
2001 | Unknown recipient | N/A | N/A |
2000 | Unknown recipient | N/A | N/A |
1999 | Leonard Weinberg | Political Science | Faculty |
1999 | Father Frank Hoffman | N/A | N/A |
1999 | Rev. Ruth Hanusa | N/A | N/A |
1998 | Sgt. George Sullivan | Police Services | N/A |
1997 | Center for Holocaust, Genocide & Peace Studies | N/A | N/A |
1996 | Barbara Scott | Nutrition Education & Research | Associate Professor |
1995 | Cary Yamamoto | Student Services | Faculty |
1994 | Emma Sepulveda-Pulvirenti | Foreign Languages & Literature | Associate Professor |
1993 | Michael J. Havercamp | Human Development & Family Studies | Associate Professor |
1992 | K.B. Rao | Student Services | Faculty |
1991 | William Scott & Ana Scott | N/A | Emeritus Faculty |
1990 | University Women's Center | N/A | N/A |
1989 | Brent D. Gardner | N/A | N/A |
1989 | Elizabth Bernheimer | N/A | N/A |
1988 | Mark Fred Sidles | N/A | N/A |
1987 | Rupert G. Seals | N/A | N/A |
1987 | Barbara Ashley | N/A | N/A |
1986 | Dr. Richard Bargen | School of Medicine | Professor |
1986 | Evelyn May Summers | N/A | Student |
1985 | Blair McGirk | N/A | N/A |
1985 | Dr. Steven H. Bloomfield | N/A | N/A |
1984 | Ada Cook | Student Services | Faculty |
1984 | Kristin Pfanku | N/A | Student |
1983 | Robert A. Fulkerson | N/A | N/A |
1982 | Jan Evans | N/A | Faculty |
1982 | Glenn C. Miller | N/A | Faculty |
1982 | Jack B. Selbig | Student Services | Faculty |
1981 | Joseph H. Robertson | N/A | Professor |
1981 | Patricia Fladager | N/A | N/A |
1980 | Cathy Fulkerson | N/A | Student |
1980 | Sue E. Romero | N/A | Student |
1979 | James H. Harrison | N/A | N/A |
1978 | Rev. Nadine Start DeWitt | Center for Religion and Life | N/A |
1977 | R. Edin Worley | Physics | Professor Emeritus |
1976 | Elmer Rusco | N/A | Faculty |
1975 | Phyllis R. Kaiser | Department of Vocational Rehabilitation | N/A |
1974 | Collenn Stotler | Crisis Call Center | N/A |
1973 | Elaine Backman | N/A | Student |
1972 | William Scott | Physics | Professor |
1971 | Joe Crowley | Political Science | Professor |
1970 | Center for Religion and Life | N/A | N/A |