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George F. Hixson Fellowship

In 1983, the Kiwanis Children's Fund established the George F. Hixson Fellowship. Named for Kiwanis International’s first president, Hixson Fellowships are a way of recognizing people who have contributed significantly to Kiwanis’ history of generosity. Kiwanis Club of Jasper has had seventeen Hixson Fellows awarded to date:

W. W. Brewer
Joe Engel
Fred D. Nichols
Vernon E. Shaw
Frederick Jerome Wassmann
Wade F. Clark
Howard R. Roberts
J. Frank Caldwell
James Phillip Ingle
Lindsey J. Nichols
Weldon McReynold
Stanley Wade
Arthur J. Williams
Joseph E. Graham
R. Jeff Donaldson
Charles Todd Thompson
Terry Gurganus

J. Mercer Barnett Fellow Award

The prestigious J. Mercer Barnett Fellowship is awarded in recognition of a donation to the Foundation in the amount of $500 or more by or in honor of an individual for outstanding leadership or a significant contribution to community service. Kiwanis Club of Jasper has had two Barnett Fellows awarded to date:

Frederick Jerome Wassmann
Randall C. Redmill

Alabama District Kiwanian of the Year

Since 2021, the Alabama District of Kiwanis International has recognized an individual Kiwanian annually for above-and-beyond contributions to the Alabama District of Kiwanis. The award is presented by the Past Governors of the Alabama District from nominations made by local clubs.

In August 2025, Jeremy Hagood - active member and secretary of the Kiwanis Club of Jasper - was awarded the honor of 2025 Alabama District Kiwanian of the Year.

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