Baccalaureate Awards

Kenneth and Doris Jean Fendley Staff Award

The Fendley Staff Service Award is given in memory of Kenneth and Doris Jean Fendley. Ken was a faithful Georgetown College staff member for more than 20 years, with Doris Jean serving alongside him. During their tenure, the Fendleys made it their mission to make a lasting impact on the GC students, faculty, and staff. This award is given to a GC staff member who demonstrates the same spirit.

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George Walker Redding Faculty Award

George Walker Redding was the pastor, teacher, mentor, guide, and conscience for generations of young Christians. Bible professor at Georgetown College for 30 years, he was the standard for instruction for many students in the classroom, in the pulpit, and in his life. A 1927 alumnus, Dr. Redding’s calling to teach served as the model for faculty at his alma mater and, in retirement, at three other Kentucky Baptist schools.

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Norman and Martha Yocum Lytle Graduating Senior Award

Norm and Martha Lytle, 1957 graduates of Georgetown College, served for 34 years as SBC Foreign Missionaries in Israel and Russia. They were honored by their classmates with such awards as Belle of the Blue, Homecoming Queen, Who’s Who, and Most Outstanding Male Athlete. Later, they were honored by the College with the Distinguished Alumni Award. Norm earned a degree from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. They lived in Louisville and were active in Crescent Hill Baptist Church. Norm served as an oncology volunteer at Baptist Healthcare from 2015 to 2022 and received a Hero Award for his service. 

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