Jackie Warner Chosen As Bulldogs' 2020-21 Pete Peterson Pride Award Recipient

Note: This is the second of four major FSU Athletics Awards that will be presented between now and Monday for the 2020-21 campaign.

Big Rapids, Mich. - One of Ferris State University's biggest athletics supporters and friends has been honored as the 2020-21 recipient of the prestigious "Pete Peterson Bulldog Pride Award" for her invaluable contributions to FSU Athletics as Jackie Warner was chosen as this year's honoree.

Warner, who has been an active supporter of many Bulldog programs, formerly served as the executive assistant to the vice president at FSU where she worked closely with the athletics' administrative staff for many years. In addition, she's a longtime member and active participant in the FSU Gridiron Club and has been a loyal and dedicated member of the Bulldog family.

"We're thrilled to honor and recognize Jackie Warner as the Pete Peterson Bulldog Pride Award recipient," said FSU Athletics Director Perk Weisenburger. "Jackie joins a list of outstanding individuals who have received this award and is very deserving of the recognition.

"She has been a tremendous supporter and friend to Bulldog Athletics for many years and has always been there to lend a helping hand and assist where needed in a variety of roles, from her time as a university employee in the Vice President's Office to her service with the Gridiron Club and as a volunteer," he added. "We appreciate all her efforts supporting our student-athletes, teams and programs."

She becomes the 33rd recipient of the Pete Peterson Bulldog Pride Award, which is presented annually to an individual who has demonstrated loyalty and unselfish support of Bulldog Athletics.

Since retiring from Ferris State, Warner has remained closely connected with Bulldog Athletics, assisting in the office and with various projects as needed, from helping plan postseason fan trips to being an active part of the Bulldog Athletics Hall of Fame Committee. A member of the Bulldog Athletic Association, she's been a past member of the Gridiron Club board and formerly served as the organization's president. She still regularly attends Bulldog events, both at home and on the road, supporting FSU's nearly 400 student-athletes and 17 varsity programs.

The Pete Peterson Bulldog Pride Award is named in honor of former Ferris State Athletics Director and Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Commissioner Pete Peterson (1964-79). Warner joins a long list of former colleagues and friends who have earned the prestigious distinction.

The award, which was founded in the 1981-82 season, was reinstated following the 2002-03 athletics season after a seven-year absence. Coaches and athletics department staff nominate individuals to be considered which are selected from alumni, community members, university faculty or staff, and fans. A committee from the administration staff of intercollegiate athletics determined the award recipient.

"We're honored to be able to present these year-end awards and extremely pleased as an athletic department to be able to honor our outstanding student-athletes and people with awards named after individuals who have played such a big part in the history and tradition of Bulldog Athletics," said Weisenburger.

Pete Peterson Bulldog Pride Award Recipients:
2020-21 - Jackie Warner (Community & Staff Member, Supporter, Friend)
2019-20 - Ted Halm (SID, Web Content Manager, Supporter, Friend)
2018-19 - Kevin McDermott (Photographer, Supporter, Friend)
2017-18 - Dave Lucey (Head Athletic Trainer, Supporter, Friend)
2016-17 - Terry Nerbonne (Faculty Athletics Representative, Supporter, Friend)
2015-16 - Ben Mumah (Athletics Equipment Manager, Coach, Supporter, Friend)
2014-15 - Bob Buckingham (Community & Financial Supporter, Rebounders Club member, Fan)
2013-14 - Linda Burnes (Community & Financial Supporter, Longtime "SuperFan")
2012-13 - Kevin Courtney (Blueline Club President, Community Supporter)
2011-12 - Matt Pinter (PGM Program Coordinator)
2010-11 - Sandy Gholston (Journalist, Bulldog Athletics Blog writer)
2009-10 - Tom Kirinovic (Athletics Director, Associate AD, Assistant AD, Ice Arena Manager, Athletics Business Manager)
2008-09 - Bob Horan III (Local Businessman, Financial Supporter, Fan, Gridron Club, Rebounders Club & Blueline Club Member)
2007-08 - Stanley Gustafson (Statistician, Hockey Season Ticket Holder, Fan)
2006-07 – Mike Wissink (Team Chaplain, Team Building Coordinator)
2005-06 – Paul Quick (Ticket Manager, Business Operations)
2004-05 – Sueann Walz (Local Businesswoman, Financial Supporter, Fan, Blueline Club Member)
2003-04 – Paul Davis (Ticket Manager)
2002-03 – Dick Hawkins (Dean, Blueline Club Member)
1995-96 – Rich Currie (Local Businessman, Bulldog Club Member, Bulldog Football's "Number One Fan")
1994-95 – Lyn Hanson (Bus Driver, Fan)
1993-94 – Judd Folske (Baseball Head Coach, Assistant to Athletics Director)
1992-93 – Dean Davenport (Athletics Director, Administrator, Coach)
1991-92 – Rachel Snyder (Associate Professor, National Anthem Singer, Athletic Advisory Committee Member & Chair)
1990-91 – Bill Scheible (Alumni Director, Bulldog Club Member, Athletics Business Manager, Assistant to Athletics Director, Ewigleben Ice Arena Manager)
1989-90 – Tom Cook (CCHA Institutional Representative, Dean of Gerholdz Institute for Lifelong Learning, Administrative Consultant)
1988-89 – Carma Burcham (Assistant Registrar For Athletic Eligibility, Bulldog Club, Blue Line Club, Fastbreak Club)
1987-88 – John Allshouse (Athletics Associates Board Member and President, Fund raising event organizer)
1986-87 – Bob Leach (Alumni Affairs Director, Assistant Vice President For Alumni and Development, Head Football Coach, Development Officer)
1985-86 – Tom Walsh (Dean, Official Timekeeper, Athletic Associates Member)
1984-85 – Bill Buckingham (Public Address Announcer, Associate Vice President For Student Services)
1982-83 – Tim Pendell (Sports Information Director)
1981-82 – Dr. Frederick Birkham (Health Center Director)