Wilbur T. Hill, DO, FACOFP dist., Distinguished Service Award

The Wilbur T. Hill, DO, FACOFP, dist., Distinguished Service Award is presented to one physician or individual during years when a worthy candidate exists for meritorious service to MAOPS and the osteopathic profession over a long period of time, as stated in MAOPS bylaws. All physician candidates must be members of MAOPS.

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The 2023 Wilbur T. Hill, DO, FACOFP dist., Distinguished Service Award recipient is Robert C. Scanlon, II, DO. Dr. Scanlon has served as a MAOPS leader for many years, culminating in his service as president in 2013. During his career, Dr. Scanlon served on the MAOPS Board of Trustees, as an AOA delegate, and as a member of nearly every committee. He also led his district, the Ozark district centered in Springfield for many years.

He received the MAOPS Medallion Award for his service in 2008, and was recognized in 2013 by then-AOA President Norman Vinn, DO, as a “Guardian of the Profession.” Before retiring, Dr. Scanlon practiced as a highly regarded urologist in Springfield. He joined MAOPS in 1987 and is now a life member of MAOPS.

During his tenure as president, Dr. Scanlon represented MAOPS at local, state, and national levels with a quiet confidence, earning him the respect of all in the profession. MAOPS Executive Director Brian Bowles described Dr. Scanlon as “one of those people that earns the respect of those around him, rather than commands it. His soft-spoken demeanor and kindness made him ideally suited to serve as President of MAOPS during a time when the organization went through some transformational changes. I could always count on him no matter what.”

Historical List of Wilbur T. Hill, DO, FACOFP dist., Distinguished Service Award Winners:

2023 – Robert C. Scanlon, II, DO
2022 – Jon Roberts, DO
2021 – Jeffery Kerr, DO
2020 – Jeff Dryden, DO, CME. FACOI
2019 – Lee Parks, DO
2018 – Neal LaPointe, DO
2017 – Kevin Hubbard, DO, MACOI
2016 – Bruce Williams, DO, FACOFP
2015 – Ken Jones, DO
2014 – G. Michael Johnston, DO
2013 – Rex O. Lee, DO
2012 – Ronald Strong, DO
2011 – Timothy W. Jennings, DO; Bonnie M. Bowles
2010 – James L. Wieberg, M.Ed.
2009 – Henry D. Petry, DO
2008 – Thomas S. Spooner, DO
2007 – Richard A. Witte, DO
2006 – Elaine W. Joslyn, DO
2004 – Kenneth E. Ross, DO
2003 – Richard M. Secor, DO
2002 – Joseph M. Yasso, Jr., DO
2001 – Arturo Gonzalez, DO
2000 – Robert G. Ricci, DO
1999 – L. David Linsenbardt, DO
1997 – Wilson P. Bailey, DO
1996 – C. Preston Chester, DO
1995 – Stephen J. Bazzano, DO
1994 – Wilbur T. Hill, DO
1993 – John C. Olson, DO
1991 – James P. Cox
1989 – Phillip L. Accardo, DO
1988 – William H. Voss, DO
1987 – Jerry Thomas, DO
1986 – James R. Stookey, DO
1985 – Keith Adams
1984 – Ernest L. Slaughter, DO
1983 – Ernest P. Hansen, DO; Benjamin S. Jolly, DO
1982 – James C. Clouse, DO
1981- James G. Miller, DO; W. A. Rohlfing, DO
1980 – Zach Barnes, DO; L. Raymond Hall, DO; Isabel Poepsel
1979 – David Gardner, DO; Pat Patterson
1978 – James A. DiRenna, Sr., DO; Max T. Gutensohn, DO; Joseph M. Yasso, Sr., DO; William Dorsey
1977 – Lee E. Davidson, DO
1976 – Mary King Long, DO; Calem Belove
1975 – J. S. Denlow, DO; Ralph Kiesling
1974 – Grover N. Gillum, DO; Wallace M. Pearson, DO; Barbara Bailey; P. Pierre Dominique, J.D.
1973 – Wilbur V. Cole, DO; H.I. Nesheim, DO; Robert E. Owen, DO; Thelma Baker, DO; John Hailey
1972 – B. I. Axtell, DO; A. C. MacRae, DO
1971 – S. H. Leibov, DO
1970 – Vernon H. Kasner, DO

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The Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS) was founded in 1897 in Kirksville, MO – the birthplace of osteopathic medicine – as the professional organization for physicians holding Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degrees.