W. Lynn Darbyshire Awards

W. Lynn Darbyshire presenting an award to a student.Lynn initiated the Lynn Darbyshire Warrior Award in 1971. Annually it is presented to the student athletes who best exemplify the attitude and character expected in the Miami University Middletown athletic program. There is no cash award.

The W. Lynn Darbyshire Leadership Award was established in 1995 in in recognition of Lynn's emphasis on character and leadership among Middletown Campus students. This prestigious award is presented annually to a student of third year status (Junior) who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in a student organization, student advisory council, student employment, community service, or campus committee assignment.