The Founders Award was created by the merger of the Whitaker-Bement Award and the Samuel and Emily Williston Award, and honors the founders and principles of The Northampton School for Girls and Williston Academy. It is awarded to an alumnus or alumna whose loyalty, devotion, and service to The Williston Northampton School has been outstanding.

Roy Henwood has served as an annual fund volunteer, class rep and on reunion gift and planning committees. Roy has regularly returned to Williston for reunions and has attended and hosted regional alumni events. He is a member of the Elm Tree Society, has contributed to the Williston Northampton Fund for 26 years consecutive years, and is a loyal and generous supporter of financial aid.

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