Punkin Award

The Michael McMillin Memorial Punkin Award is given by the GCM Board of Directors to an individual who has gone above and beyond in service to Gulf Coast Mensa. The award is named for former GCM LocSec Michael "Punkin" McMillin and is awarded at each year's Halloween party, as Punkin's birthday was Halloween.

2020 - Taz Criss
2019 - Kathleen Ruhleder
2018 - Sarah Richards
2017 - Ray Richards
2016 - Chris Williams
2015 - Patty Williams
2014 - Taz Criss
2013 - Katie Pira
2012 - Meghann Hull
2011 - Jamie Hopmann
2010 - MaDiana Diaz
2009 - Liz Meadows
2008 - Anne So
2007 - Vickie McGraw
2006 - Bob Hrncir
2005 - Laura Woods
2004 - Rick Jones
2003 - Patsy Graham

National Awards

Gulf Coast Mensa and its members have been recognized many times at the national level for their volunteer work and achievements.

Individual Awards

2019 - Proctor of the Year - Taz Criss
2017 - Gifted Youth Coordinator of the Year - Ray Richards
2014 - Proctor of the Year - Liz Meadows
2011 - Chairman's Service Award - Taz Criss
2001 - Chairman's Service Award - Dale Parish

Local Group Awards

2019 - Emerald Jewel Award Class I - Gulf Coast Mensa
2018 - Emerald Jewel Award Class I - Gulf Coast Mensa
2017 - Diamond Jewel Award Class I - Gulf Coast Mensa
2016 - Ruby Jewel Award Class I - Gulf Coast Mensa
2015 - Emerald Jewel Award Class I - Gulf Coast Mensa
2014 - Sapphire Jewel Award Class I - Gulf Coast Mensa

Publications/Communications Awards