Ruth Phillips-Trotter Award

Established in 1986 under the leadership of Chair, William A. Neal, MD to honor the memory of retired pediatric faculty member, Ruth Phillips-Trotter, MD.

Dr. Phillips was one of the original faculty members in the Department of Pediatrics. She was the founder of the Cystic Fibrosis Clinic, and former Chair of the School of Medicine Admissions Committee.

This award is established to honor the senior female medical student from the Morgantown campus who demonstrates outstanding performance in Pediatrics, leadership qualities, and compassion. The winner is selected by the female faculty in the Department of Pediatrics.

Award Recipients

2024

Emilea Warnick

2023

Chandler Parker

2022

Arin Jennings

2021

Sidney Downey

2020

Nikki Crowder

2019

Patricia Moran
Melissa Wolz

2018

Breanna Nolan

2017

Claire Schretlen

2016

Katie Seachrist

2014

Jamie Maloney

2015

Kacie M. Kidd

2013

Rachel Leon

2012

Stephanie Sisler

2011

Allison Marie Lastinger

2010

Sharon Maas

2009

Melissa Alleman

2008

Kara Hust Leslie

2007

Cindy Massey

2006

Jodi Link

2005

Sara Mola

2004

Jill Kenamond Bradshaw

2003

Lauren Morgan Swager
Lisa Haynie Wood

2002

Courtney Markum-Abedi

2001

Cheryl Locke Stockett

2000

Amy Beasley

1999

Ella Harvey Bowman

1998

Katherine Omer

1997

Jill Burns

1996

Pamela Williams-Arya

1995

Nalini Pillai Robinson

1994

Camille Castaldo

1993

Elizabeth Powers

1992

Jill Stewart

1991

Lisa Fazi

1990

Susan Lynch

1989

Debra Ann Stein Birdsong

1988

Lynn Marie Mangano

1989

Jeanne Marie Foose

1988​

Lu Ann Minich