The award, first presented in 2008, was created to recognize the impact of ASHE members on research and scholarship.

The award, first presented in 2008, was created to recognize the impact of ASHE members on research and scholarship.
The award, first presented in 2008, was created to recognize the impact of ASHE members on research and scholarship.
The award, first presented in 2008, was created to recognize the impact of ASHE members on research and scholarship.
Jones previously served as president of both the Missouri Optometric Student Association and the Fellowship of Christian Optometrists and has been heavily involved in the college.