Distinguished Alumni Society
The Distinguished Alumni Society recognizes and honors those alumni who demonstrate outstanding leadership beyond the Webb School community. Membership in the Distinguished Alumni Society is awarded by the Alumni Board and the Board of Trustees of The Webb School. Members of the Distinguished Alumni Society include Webb Alumni who, through personal commitment, work ethic, and service, have achieved significant success in their professional careers and have made outstanding contributions to their communities, demonstrating Sawney’s vision of bringing honor to themselves and to the Webb School.
2025 | Dr. Sara Bomar '80
The Distinguished Alumni Award honors graduates who have demonstrated exceptional professional achievement and personal integrity while making significant contributions to their field and society. Dr. Sara Bomar ’80 has exemplified these qualities throughout her career, bringing distinction to herself and to Webb through her accomplishments and leadership.
2024 | Gilbert Gordon '76
My life started on Rock Springs Road where I was born in a one-room log cabin. Well, actually it was an ugly, brick, ranch style, but I always imagined it as log- makes for a better story. My mother named our farm, Gordon’s Villa, trying to create an image of Tuscany, but the smell of manure and the occasional dead cow pressed it hard. My grandfather acquired it during the Depression after its previous owner killed four people there and went to prison.
2023 | Brian Singer '78
2022 | Jeff Lorberbaum '72
John B. Hardin Service Award
The purpose of the John B. Hardin Service Award is to recognize and honor those alumni and members of the community who have consistently contributed an exceptional amount of time and talent to Webb and whose efforts benefit students, enhance campus life and reaffirm the commitment of the Webb community to the School.
All living Webb School Alumni, Administrators, Faculty, Staff and other members of the Webb School community are eligible to be nominated.
2025 | Hannah Byrd Little
The John B. Hardin Service Award recognizes individuals who have gone above and beyond in their dedication to The Webb School, embodying the school’s values through service and commitment. Hannah Byrd Little has been an invaluable member of the Webb community serving as library director, dedicating her time and efforts to strengthening the school’s mission and enriching the experience of students, faculty, and alumni.
2024 | Mike Quinn
The same year that Mrs. Dorothy Elkins began her illustrious career at Webb I was squirming my way into being born in a Birmingham hospital. I spent my younger years in Northern Alabama where I gained exposure to the civil rights movement through the sermons of preachers who celebrated a Holy cross on Sundays and a burning one on others. My conundrum with this paradox turned out to be a continuing
influence on my perspectives.
influence on my perspectives.
2023 | Claudia Hazelwood
2022 | Yuchao "Olly" Wang '09
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