Dr. George Worrilow, Dean of the College from 1954 to 1965
Everyone who ever met George Worrilow liked him. As dean, he ruled the college with vision, compassion and a determination to make it the best agricultural school in the land. When he saw something that needed done or a teacher he thought would make a great addition to the faculty, Worrilow was a bulldog; he vigorously pursued his goal until he achieved it.
As busy as his administrative schedule was, Worrilow still visited farmers throughout the state to check on how things were going in the field and learn what the college could do for them –a habit begun years before when he was a Delaware Cooperative Extension agricultural agent.
Fortysome years ago, when the Ag Alumni Association discussed establishing a service to agriculture award, there was no doubt in anyone’s mind whose name it should bear — Dean George M. Worrilow. Worrilow’s entire career was dedicated to better agriculture and better agricultural education. Named for a man whose belief in the art and business of agriculture and whose respect for the Delaware farmer were steadfast, the Worrilow Award is presented by the Ag Alumni Association each year to a graduate of the college who has exhibited outstanding service to agriculture.
See the full list of winners at the bottom of this page.
For the full story on the 2019 award and photos, click here.
Winners
- 2022 – W. Jay Meany – Class of 1981
- 2021 – Susan Barton – Class of 1981; 2005 PhD
- 2020 – Lee Richardson – Class of 1991
- 2019 – Steven Leath – Class of 1981 M – 50th Awardee!
- 2018 – James L. Glancey – Class of 1985
- 2017 – Wayne L. Currey – Class of 1965; 1967 M
- 2016 – Charles C. Allen III – Class of 1971
- 2015 – Erica Spackman – Class of 1997 M; 2001 PhD
- 2014 – Robin Talley – Class of 1984; 1996 M
- 2013 – Ronald Ritter – Class of 1975
- 2012 – Jack Gelb, Jr. – Class of 1974; 1976 M
- 2011 – Joanne Whalen – Class of 1983 M
- 2010 – Robert Baker – Class of 1971
- 2009 – Willis L. Kirk – Class of 1967
- 2008 – Robert P. Mulrooney – Class of 1972; 1974 M
- 2007 – Herman W. Cook, Jr. – Class of 1956
- 2006 – J. Rennie Stavely – Class of 1961
- 2005 – Fred W. Melchior, Jr. – Class of 1964; 1966 M
- 2004 – S. Derby Walker – Class of 1968; 1970 M
- 2003 – John L. Morris – Class of 1958 M
- 2002 – Carlton C. Fifer – Class of 1962
- 2001 – Ted Haas – Class of 1971
- 2000 – Spangler Klopp – Class of 1966
- 1999 – Thomas Fretz – Class of 1966 M; 1970 PhD
- 1998 – Keith Carlisle – Class of 1964
- 1997 – Walter C. Hopkins – Class of 1970
- 1996 – George F. W. Haenlein – Class of 1960 M
- 1995 – Edwin Kee – Class of 1973; 1975 M
- 1994 – Chester Dickerson, Jr. – Class of 1962; 1964 M
- 1993 – Sam Talucci – Class of 1951
- 1992 – Henry P. Wilson – Class of 1963
- 1991 – J.E. Legates – Class of 1943
- 1990 – Wesley Towers – Class of 1964
- 1989 – Donald F. Crossan – Class of 1950
- 1988 – Horace Short – Class of 1942
- 1987 – John K. Rosenberger – Class of 1966
- 1986 – Ralph Barwick – Class of 1950
- 1985 – William J. Benton – Class of 1959 M
- 1984 – William N. Hopkins – Class of 1942
- 1983 – John M. Curtis – Class of 1941
- 1982 – David H. Woodward – Class of 1955
- 1981 – F. Grove Miller – Class of 1951
- 1980 – Thurman Adams, Jr. – Class of 1950
- 1979 – William R. Ratledge – Class of 1938
- 1978 – J. Allen Frear, Jr. – Class of 1924
- 1977 – Ralph J. O’Day – Class of 1940
- 1976 – Claude E. Phillips – Class of 1921
- 1975 – Preston C. Townsend – Class of 1932
- 1974 – Edward H. Ralph – Class of 1955; 1955 M
- 1973 – Warren C. Newton – Class of 1916
- 1972 – Byard V. Carmean – Class of 1931
- 1971 – J. Frank Gordy – Class of 1928
- 1970 – Edward H. Schabinger – Class of 1939
I never met Professor Worrilow but I do know that one of George’s greatest accomplishments was raising his daughter. Miss Worrilow was my 4th grade teacher and I am still in awe of the great person, teacher and inspiration Miss Worrilow was for me. Thanks Professor and may God Bless you and your Loving Daughter!