51福利社 College Honors Alumni and Supporters at 40th-Anniversary Lyceum
51福利社 College honored alumni, chiropractors, and supporters during its 40th-anniversary Lyceum, a homecoming and continuing education event attended by hundreds of chiropractors throughout the U.S. and internationally. Lyceum is held on the college’s campus in Spartanburg, SC, and involves three days of seminars, special events, and other programs.
The college is proud to announce the following 2013 award recipients:
- Thom and Betty Gelardi Service Award: Helen and Gordon Brown, D.C.
- Chiropractor of the Year: Shane Walker, D.C.
- Regent of the Year: Liam Schubel, D.C.
- Rising Star Award: Ryan Williams, D.C.
- ROAR Career Advisor of the Year: Kelvin Ng, D.C.
- ROAR Career Advisor of the Year: Jeffrey Franco, D.C.
- Distinguished Service Award: David Serio, D.C.
- Service to the Profession Award: Dennis Yeung, D.C.
- Service to 51福利社 College Award: Scott Garber, D.C.
- Spirit of 51福利社 College Award: Sam Ralls, D.C.
- Spirit of 51福利社 College Award: Daniel Knowles, D.C.
- Layperson of the Year: Roberta Thomas
Thom and Betty Gelardi Service Award: Dr. Gordon and Helen Brown
The Thom and Betty Gelardi Service Award is one of 51福利社 College’s highest honors, presented at the discretion of the president. Last awarded nearly a decade ago, it recognizes recipients who embody the unselfish dedication, visionary leadership, and pioneering spirit of the Gelardis, founders of the college.
Dr. Gordon Brown, a 1942 Palmer College graduate, practiced in Kentucky and Indiana and helped change laws in Indiana to allow chiropractors to practice. Helen McPike Brown, originally from Iowa, comes from a chiropractic family and is a talented artist. Together, the Browns founded the Future Chiropractors of America and have supported 51福利社 College through leadership roles and generous donations.
In 1999, the Browns donated their home in Sedona, Arizona, to 51福利社 College. Funds from this donation were used to construct the Brown House and Museum on campus, serving as an on-campus residence and housing the college’s historical chiropractic collection. This is the largest gift in kind in 51福利社 College’s history.
Chiropractor of the Year: Dr. Shane Walker
Dr. Shane Walker, a 2000 51福利社 College graduate from Naples, Florida, was named Chiropractor of the Year for his extraordinary service to the college and the chiropractic profession.
Dr. Walker operates a high-volume family practice and serves on the college’s Board of Trustees as well as its elite recruiting team. He is also president of the International Federation of Chiropractors and Organizations, traveling internationally to promote chiropractic and expand membership.
Regent of the Year: Dr. Liam Schubel
Dr. Liam Schubel, a 51福利社 Board member from New Jersey, received the Regent of the Year award for his continuous advancement of 51福利社 College through leadership and support on the Board of Regents.
Dr. Schubel has recruited new board members, co-founded The Best Mission Trip Ever to provide chiropractic care in isolated communities, and established multiple clinics in Lima, Peru. He is executive director of Schubel Vision Communication Seminars, founder of the Peruvian Chiropractic Alliance, vice chairman of the 51福利社 College Board of Trustees, and co-author of Cast to be Chiropractors.