Haulman to Receive WM's Prentis Award

By Amber Lester Kennedy Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Clyde Haulman

Haulman has been chosen by his employers, The College of William and Mary, to receive the college’s 2011 Prentis Award, given annually to community members whose civic involvement benefits both the college and the community. President Taylor Reveley will present the award at a reception on May 2.

The Prentis Award is named in honor of the Williamsburg family whose 18th century shop on Duke of Gloucester Street was central to the colonial community. Members of the Prentis family have been friends of the college since 1720, when the store was first opened in Williamsburg.

“In countless ways for so many years, Clyde Haulman has been a force for good in the city, on the campus and in town-gown relations. His wonderful way of dealing with his fellow humans, practical wisdom and servant leadership have been wonderful to behold,” said William & Mary President Taylor Reveley in a press release.

Haulman is currently serving a third term as an elected member of the Williamsburg City Council and his first term as mayor. In 2002, he received the Thomas Jefferson Award, given annually to a member of the college family for significant service through his or her personal activities, influence and leadership. He has also been recognized with the President's Award for Service to the Community.

Haulman has taught at William and Mary for more than four decades, and plans to retire at the end of this academic year. Since his arrival on campus in 1969, he has served as Dean of Undergraduate Studies, Chair of the Department of Music, Assistant to the President, Director of the Marshall-Wythe Institute for Social Research and as Chair of the Department of Economics. In 2004, he was elected a member of Alpha Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa.

“When searching for my first job I was looking for a small university with the possibility of close contacts with exceptional students and interactions with terrific colleagues from across disciplines. I also was hoping for a welcoming local community that offered lots of opportunities to contribute and to help make a difference,” Haulman said in a press release. “I am lucky to have found both here and to have been able to serve both worlds – town and gown.”

The 2010 Prentis Award was awarded to Channing and Lesslie Hall.