Alumni Awards

NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2025 UWG ALUMNI AWARDS ARE DUE December 31, 2024

The Alumni Awards program was reinstated on an annual basis by the West Georgia Alumni Association on May 14, 1977. Beginning in 1983, the awards program was expanded, and in subsequent years new awards added. Learn more about the various awards and past recipients below.

The selected honorees will be recognized at the 48th Annual Alumni Awards Celebration as part of Alumni Weekend on Saturday, April 26, 2025.

*Current Alumni Board of Directors members are not eligible to receive Alumni Awards while they are actively serving on the Board.

Alumni Award Information

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Achievement Award

The Achievement Awards are presented to graduates who have brought credit to the University of West Georgia and/or the Alumni Association through 10+ years of career achievement. Awards are given by college using the current UWG colleges; alumni should be nominated according to the current college structure. If you have questions about which college's achievement award your nominee should be considered for, please email us at alumni@westga.edu prior to submitting your nomination. 

Achievement Awards include:

  • Achievement Award for the Dr. James 'Earl' Perry College of Mathematics, Computing, and Sciences (includes graduates in computing and computer science, mathematics, biology, chemistry, environmental sciences, geology, physics) 
  • Achievement Award for College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (includes graduates in anthropology, art, English, film, history, international languages and cultures, music, philosophy, psychology, sociology, theatre)
  • Achievement Award for College of Education (includes graduates from any COE undergraduate or graduate program)
  • Achievement Award for Richards College of Business (includes graduates from any RCOB undergraduate or graduate program)
  • Achievement Award for University College (includes graduates from any current UC undergraduate or graduate program including the following majors/programs: organizational leadership, criminology, political science, interdisciplinary studies, MPA)
  • Achievement Award in School of Communication, Film, and Media (includes graduates from any current SCFM undergraduate or graduate program including the following majors/programs: mass communications, film & video production)
  • Achievement Award for Tanner Health System School of Nursing (includes graduates from any THSSON undergraduate or graduate program)
  • Achievement Award for the Honors College (includes graduates from any academic discipline who graduated from UWG's Honors College)
  • Achievement Award for the Graduate School (includes graduates from any academic discipline who earned a graduate degree)

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H. Franklin Pritchett, Jr. Service to Humanity Award

Previously known as the Service to Humanity Award. In 2017, the Alumni Association Board of Directors chose to rename the award in honor of Frank Pritchett '88 '92, a longtime alumni relations director who served the university, its alumni, and the community for 28 years. This award is presented to a graduate whose service to humanity enriched persons or community while bringing credit to the University of West Georgia and/or the Alumni Association.
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Honorary Alumni Award

Presented to a non-alum who has demonstrated faithful and distinguished service to the University of West Georgia and/or the Alumni Association. This award seeks to identify and honor non-alumni supporters that are critical to the success of the institution.
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J. Owen Moore Faculty/Staff Award

Previously known as the Outstanding Retired Faculty/Staff Award and the Outstanding Professor Award. In 2008, the award was renamed in memory of J. Owen Moore '40, loyal supporter of UWG, retired faculty member, and lifetime member of the Alumni Association. The award recognizes service to the university, students, and the community beyond what is required in their job duties. This award will be presented in two categories: one to a faculty member, either retired or current, and another to a staff member, either retired or current.
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Lillian Williams Champion of Diversity Award

Named for Lillian Williams '67, the first African-American student admitted to then West Georgia College, this award recognizes an alum who has demonstrated leadership in promoting diversity and awareness for under-represented populations in their community. The recipient recognizes the benefits of diversity in strengthening the fabric of their community and creating opportunities which foster cultural growth. This individual should embody the idea of a philanthropist and a connector for the populations which they serve.
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Outstanding Young Alumni Award

Presented to a graduate within the past 10 years who has made significant strides in their career.
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Spotlight Award
This award is an effort to spotlight an alum who has brought credit to the University and/or Association in a relatively short period of time.
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Loyalty Award

Previously known as the Alumni Loyalty Award, this award is presented to an alum in recognition of enduring loyal service to the University of West Georgia and/or the Alumni Association.
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Thriving Under 30 Awards

The Thriving Under 30 awards recognize young alumni who are under the age of 30 and have made a significant impact in their career industry while exhibiting dedication to UWG and representing the university well.
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2024 Alumni Award Recipients

 

Achievement Award in CACSI: Arts & Humanities

Rodney Kay '94

 

Achievement Award in Education

Jan Jackson '98

 

Achievement Award in Communications, Film and Media

Joshua  Dillard '11

 

Achievement Award in CACSI: Math & Sciences

Cari Low, MD, FACP '01

 

Achievement Award in Business

Ed Harman III '96

 

Achievement Award in Graduate School

Janet Daniels '76 '87 

 

Achievement Award in Nursing

Amy Hicks, NP-C '11

 

H. Franklin Pritchett Jr. Service to Humanity Award

Natalia Baudin '80

 

Honorary Alumna/Alumnus Award

Anne C. Richards

 

J. Owen Moore Faculty Award

Robert C. Morris

 

J. Owen Moore Staff Award

Julie Dobbs '06

 

Lillian Williams Champion of Diversity Award

DeAndra “Dee” White '11

 

Outstanding Young Alum Award

Derek Shelnutt '13 '14 

 

Thelma Harman Turner Alumni Loyalty Award

Brian Nichols '10

 

Spotlight Award

Jason Norton '04

 

Thriving Under 30 Award

Lenora Ryanne Popken Baldwin '16

Gracelove Anamoaba Bonful '22

Taylor Chaffin, MSN, FNP-BC '18 '20

Neriah Zahir Ethridge '18

Drew Gentry '23

Austin S. Handle '19

Jovan Johnson '16 '17

Tiffany Johnson '17 '18

Brandon La Sure '17

Brian J. Landau '17

Megan Landers, M.Ed. CCC-SLP ’17 ’19

Janet Ligeon '19

Tatianna Long '19

Ji’Brayah Marson-Young '18

Gabrielle Nelloms '18

Tatianna Scavella, MSHROD '19

Shelby Rae Scott '17 '19

Kameron Sims '21 '22

Bre'ana Singleton '17

John Willingham '18

 

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2023 Alumni Award Recipients:


Achievement Award for College of Arts, Culture, and Scientific Inquiry (CACSI): Arts & Humanities

Eric Graise ’15

 

Achievement Award for College of Arts, Culture, and Scientific Inquiry (CACSI): Math & Sciences

Dr. Yong Suh '01

 

Achievement Award for College of Education

Trent North ’91 ’97

 

Achievement Award for Richards College of Business

Luis Raul Scott, Jr. '05

 

Achievement Award for School of Communication, Film, and Media

Bode Brooks ’19

 

Achievement Award for Tanner Health System School of Nursing

Kelly Dyar ’17

 

Achievement Award for the Honors College

Allison Key, MD '02

 

Achievement Award for the Graduate School

Lauren Crump Meyer '08 '16

 

Achievement Award for University College 

Brandon Scott '06 '15

 

H. Franklin Pritchett, Jr. Service to Humanity Award

Eddie Duffey ’73

 

Honorary Alumna/Alumnus Award

Kathryn Grams

 

J. Owen Moore Faculty Award

Oliver B. Duah '13 '17

 

J. Owen Moore Staff Award

Sonya Barnes

 

Lillian Williams Champion of Diversity Award

Cara Herzog ’08

 

Outstanding Recent Alumna/Alumnus Award

Roger Lascorz Guiu ’14

 

Spotlight Award

Jared Yamamoto ’12

 

Thelma Harman Turner Alumni Loyalty Award

Bunny Hubbell Duncan '77 '89

 

Alumni Board Service Award

Judy Copeland Rowell '66 '70 '72

 

Thriving Under 30 Awards

Jon Goodfriend ’17 ’20
MK Anderson ’14
Olubanke Taiwo ’19 ’22
Alexandra Bastian Robinson '16
Lauren Peet ’16
Kendalyn Watkins ’19 ’21
Anisa Brenee' '17
Ryan Sammon ’19
Jaylin Evans ’19
Reginald Terrill White Jr. '19
Peter-John Goulbourne ’16
Neil Anthony Phillips '17
Sydney Francis ‘21
Mitchell Henderson ’18 ’21
Shavonn Bennette ’14
Jordan Head ’16
India Westbrook ’16 ’20
Dr. Samuel Sykes '16 '18
Taylor J. Smith '18 '21
Raequon Jones ’17
Dylan Matthews ’18

 

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Past Alumni Award Recipients – Current Awards

Achievement Award

  • Abramson, J. Alexis ’94- College of Social Sciences (2001)
  • Akin, Jimmy ’64- College of Science & Mathematics (2013)
  • Alford, Col. Julian Dale ’87- College of Science & Mathematics (2009)
  • Allen, Richard ’97- Richards College of Business (2005)
  • Barge, Dr. John ’94 ’97-College of Education (2012)
  • Barron, Dr. Laurie N. ’99-College of Education (2013)
  • Barrow, David T. ’46 (2000)
  • Bates, Dr. Ardith ’90 ‘97 – College of Education (2015)
  • Blalock, Rebecca B. ’78-College of Business (2000)
  • Bolling, William H. ’76- College of Social Sciences (2002)
  • Bottoms, David H. ’73- College of Arts & Humanities (2002)
  • Brewster, Dr. Daniel F. ‘38 (1994-95)
  • Brooks, Jr., George W. ’84-Richards College of Business (2012)
  • Steven Broome '89 '93 – Mass Communications (2022)
  • Brown, III, Col. John M. (1995-96)
  • Brown, Tim ’74 – Richards College of Business (2017)
  • Carroll, Frank ’55- College of Science and Math (2018)
  • Carson, Linda Watson ‘58 (2009)
  • Carter, Scott ('94) - Richards College of Business (2020)
  • Chia, Dr. Henry ’64- College of Science & Mathematics (2012)
  • Clark, Mary Staley ’75 – College of Arts and Humanities (2016)
  • Collins, Jr., James ’91 – Richards College of Business (2014)
  • Ashley Coombe '07 – Nursing (2022)
  • Copeland, Dorothy Causey ’38 (1993-94)
  • Covington, Mary M. ’93- College of Business (2007)
  • Crenshaw, Sam ’81- College of Social Sciences (2011)
  • Daniel, Dr. Wayne ’49 – College of Science and Mathematics (2017)

  • John P. Dudley – Achievement Award for the Richards College of Business (2019)

  • Dugan, Missy ’87 – Richards College of Business (2016)

  • Dyer, John ‘76 – Richards College of Business (2015)
  • Ellis, James (2003)
  • Epps, Cynthia ’94- Tanner Health System School of Nursing (2018)
  • Evans, Randolph (Randy) ’80- College of Social Sciences (2003)
  • Garner, John C. '08 '13 '20 (2019)
  • Garner, J. Wayne ‘73 (1989)
  • Glanton, Richard H. ’68- College of Social Sciences (1990-91)
  • Greene, C. Michael ’71- College of Business (1995-96)
  • Greer, Thomas E. ’71- College of Social Sciences (1998)
  • Hall, Jimmy I., EdD, MSN, RN, NPD-BC ('16) - Tanner Health System School of Nursing (2020)
  • Harris, John R. ’71 ’73- Richards College of Business (2013)
  • Haywood, Dr. H. Carl ’50 (2006)
  • Hebert, Dr. Keith S. ’98-College of Arts & Humanities (2013)
  • Herzog, Cara Welch ’08 – College of Social Sciences (2017)
  • Holcomb, Noel ’74 ’77 – College of Science & Mathematics (2004)
  • Holland, Jessyca M. ’00 – College of Arts and Humanities (2014)
  • Dr. Richard M. Ingle – Achievement Award for the College of Science and Mathematics 
  • Irwin, Dr. Nancy B. ('77) - College of Arts and Humanities (2020)

  • Cary Itcher – Achievement Award for the College of Social Sciences (2019)

  • Jones, Rev. Warren ’39 – General (2008)
  • Jones, Warren “Rhubarb” ’74-College of Arts & Humanities (1988)
  • Jordon, Amelia Dyer ’00 ’03 – Tanner Health System School of Nursing (2014)
  • Kay, Terry ’57 (1986)
  • Keys, Dr. Jan ’00 ’03 – Tanner Health System School of Nursing (2016)
  • Lang, David ’83-College of Social Sciences (2013)
  • Lester, Dr. Neal ’81-College of Arts & Humanities (2012)
  • Lipham, H. B. “Rocky” ’90- College of Business (2007)
  • Amanda Lucey '06 – Business (2022)
  • Malone, Debra ’98 – College of Education (2017)
  • Marable, Sen. Richard O. ’82- College of Education (2002)
  • McCollum, Jerry L. ’74 ’75-College of Science & Mathematics (1997-98)
  • McGukin, A.R ‘38 (1987)
  • McWhorter, Harold ’59- College of Education (1999)
  • Medlin, Anne S. ’93- School of Nursing (2013)
  • Miller, Dr. W. Starr ‘40 (1992-93)
  • Moore, Reginald “Ray” ’82 – College of Social Sciences (2016)
  • Moye, William A. (Tony) ’76- College of Science & Mathematics (2001)
  • Toma Omofoye '05 – Science & Mathematics (2022)
  • O’Neal, Fred E. ’82 ’85 ’88- College of Business (1999)
  • Parmer, Dan ’74 College of Business (2008)
  • Polhemus, Stephanie ’06- College of Arts and Humanities (2018)
  • Poole, Jenny R. (2000)
  • Poynter, Randolph W. ’76- College of Social Sciences (1996-97)
  • Pruitt, Dr. Stephen ’96 – College of Education (2016)
  • Reaves, Elizabeth, MEd, LPC ('10, '13) - College of Education (2020)
  • Rooks, Renee Mashburn ’95 ’96 –School of Nursing (2012)
  • Ruby, Neil ‘92 – College of Arts and Humanities (2015)
  • Schor, Larry, PhD ('89, '93) - College of Social Sciences (2020)
  • Shumake, Glynn ’37 (1983)
  • Andrea Sims '73 '79 – College of Education (2022)
  • Smith III, Richard – Tanner Health System School of Nursing (2015)
  • Speed, Billie Cheney ’47 (1984)
  • Speer, Marcia Hutchins ’73 ’78- College of Social Sciences, College of Education (1999)

  • Betty Speir – Achievement Award for the Tanner Health System School of Nursing (2019)

  • Stallings, Dr. Tracy P. ’52 ’69- College of Education (1991-92)
  • Stanley, Jr., Dr. Julian Cecil ’36 (1995-96)
  • Dr. Connie D. Stevenson  – Achievement Award for the College of Education (2019)
  • Stone, Dr. Sandra S. ’76 ’78 – College of Social Sciences (2014)
  • Kristen Hope Thompson '09 – Arts & Humanities (2022)
  • Upchurch, Tom ’59 ’61 & Patsy ’75- College of Education (2018)
  • Robin Usher '12 – Social Sciences (2022)
  • Walburn, Terry (1986)
  • Watson, Nelle Clegg ’38 (1985)
  • Welch, Dr. Susan’01 ’05 – Tanner Health System School of Nursing (2017)
  • Wellborn, Julia ’90- Richard College of Business (2018)
  • West, Rusty ('88) - College of Science and Mathematics (2020)
  • Whitaker, Teresa ’85- College of Social Sciences (2003)
  • Williams, Arden ’98 ’02 – College of Arts and Humanities (2017)
  • Williams, Dr. Thomas Patrick ’75- College of Social Sciences (2012)
  • Woodall, Dr. James ’02 – College of Science and Mathematics (2015)
  • York, Robie ’92 – College of Science and Mathematics (2016)

H. Franklin Pritchett Jr Service to Humanity Award

  • Wendy Rosenbalm Bell ’72 ’78 (2019)
  • Dailey, Angela ’11 (2018)
  • Lucey, Amanda '06 (2020)
  • Scottlin Smith '18 – (2-22)

Honorary Alumnus/Alumna

  • Abernathy, Martha S. (1992-93)
  • Adams, Steve (1996-97)
  • André, J. (Steve) (1986)
  • Banks, Norman (2002)
  • Beall, Jr., Dr. John A. (1982)
  • Boyd, Dr. James Emory (1993-94)
  • Butler, Rep. Mark (2009)
  • Camp, Mark (2014)
  • Dangle, Dr. Richard (1997-98)
  • Estes, Wesley (2005)
  • Fleck, Susan (2004)
  • Gill, James A. (1994-95)
  • Goddard, Timothy (2020)
  • Mitch Gray – (2022)
  • Hamrick, Sen. Bill (2008)
  • Hayes, Dr. Claudette (1987)
  • Hazlegrove, Leven and Anne ’51 (2003)
  • Holcombe, R. Troy (1990-91)
  • Hovey, Dr. David (2013) *deceased
  • Huey, Johnnie (2011)
  • Kauffman, Phil and Barbara (2001)
  • Lewis, Dr. John T. (1992-1993)
  • Lyon, Dr. Bruce (1984)
  • Martin, Dr. Georgia M. ’40 ’67 College of Social Sciences (1979)
  • Murphy, Thomas B. (1991-92)
  • Pafford, Dr. Ward (1993-94)
  • Parkman, Stanley (1988)
  • Powell, Dr. Bob (2015)
  • Redding, Randall (2006)
  • Dr. Bob Reeves (2019)
  • Rhodes, Edgar L. (1996-97)
  • Richards Jr., Roy (2000)
  • Roundtree, (Randy) William (2018)
  • Sethna, Dr. Beheruz N. (1999)
  • Sills, Dr. Thomas W. (1981)
  • Stone, Michael (2017)
  • Stone, Sr., Robert J. (1995-96)
  • Sutton, Jay (1999)
  • Townsend, Dr. Maurice K. (1985)
  • Wilson, Sr., Dr. Charles (2016)
  • Wirsing, Floyd H. (1978)
  • Woolsey, Leonard
  • Worley, Robin (1989)
  • Worthy, Dr. Peter (1988)

J. Owen Moore Faculty/Staff Award

  • Baird, Audrey (2009: staff – retired)
  • Brandy Barker '08 – (2022)
  • Broome, Steven ’89 ’93 (2017: staff – current)
  • Carrere, Dr. Tom (2008: faculty - retired)
  • Clifton, Mitch (2018: faculty-retired)
  • Davison, Deborah (2016: staff – current)
  • Duffey, James ’77 (2018: staff - retired)
  • Dr. Sharmistha Basu-Dutt - J. Owen Moore Faculty Award (2019)
  • Dr. Swarna Dutt - J. Owen Moore Faculty Award (2019)
  • Garmon, Dr. Lucille B. (2009: faculty – retired)
  • Goodson, Steve (2020: faculty - retired)
  • Hildenbrandt, Melanie Dawn ’03 ’08 (2014: staff – current)
  • Holder, Kim (2016: staff – current)
  • Ledbetter, Lisa W. ’86- College of Education (2008: staff - current)
  • Martin, Jim (2015: staff – current)
  • Ann McCleary – (2022)
  • Miller, Dr. J. Mark (2013: faculty-retired)
  • Mock, Jerome “Jerry” ’71 ’75- College of Arts & Humanities College of Education (2012: staff-retired)
  • Picklesimer, Linda J. (2013: staff-retired)
  • Reeves, Dr. Bob (2011: faculty – retired)
  • Saunders, Dr. Martha A. (2011: faculty – retired)
  • Schaniel, Dr. William C. (2013: faculty – retired)
  • Stewart, Bridgette (2015: faculty – current)
  • Wagner, Dr. Don (2012: faculty-retired-deceased)
  • Yates, Dr. Bradford L. (2017: faculty – current)

Lillian Williams Champion of Diversity Award

  • Argueta, Leri A. '14, '17 (2020)
  • Jeremy D. Shain ’99 ’10 (2019)
  • Christopher D. Johnson '13 – 

Outstanding Young Alumnus/Alumna

  • Bencale, Nicole Cover ’98- College of Science & Mathematics (2000)
  • Burson, Lee R. ’95- College of Arts & Humanities (1999)
  • Chavis, Shaunya L. ’88- College of Social Sciences (1997-98)
  • Dr. July P. Coleman '11 '13 (2022)
  • Collings, David ’09 ’10 – Richards College of Business (2014)
  • Cook, Dawn ’06 ’07- College of Business (2008)
  • Dangle, Brenda ’84 ’87- College of Social Sciences (2000)
  • Echols, Matthew ’94- College of Business (2001)
  • Egwu, Angela ’16-Tanner Health System School of Nursing (2018)
  • Haugabrook, Dr. Adrian K. ’88- College of Social Sciences (2004)
  • Huffstetler, Roger D. ’01- College of Science & Mathematics (2007)
  • Kapoor, Sandeep ’86- College of Business (1994-95)
  • Langston, Rob ’93- College of Arts & Humanities (2003)
  • Lipscomb, Jamie Price ’91 College of Education (1997-98)
  • Mallory, William ’08 – College of Science and Mathematics (2015)
  • Miller, Dr. Karen S. ’87- College of Social Sciences (1999)
  • Morgan, James P. ’86- College of Business (1996-97)
  • Nance, Allen ’98- College of Social Sciences (2006)
  • Newton, Kyle ’11 – College of Social Sciences (2016)
  • Patrick, Carlianne ’00- College of Business (2005)
  • Peeples, Dan ’00- College of Business (2011)
  • Josh Rachel –  College of Business (2019)
  • Sheffield, Dr. Ronda J. ’91 ’93- College of Social Sciences (2002)
  • Steed, Zachary R. ’89- College of Social Sciences (1995-96)
  • Suh, Yong (2003)
  • Truone, Tai Truong '15 (2020)
  • Woodward, Cory Lee ’14 – Richards College of Business (2017)

Spotlight Award

  • Bell, Chanda A. ’96 – College of Education (2011)
  • Dial, Rob T. ’06 – College of Business (2008)
  • Darryl Forges '14 – (2022)
  • Forrest, David C., DMD '06, '08 (2020)
  • Hamilton, Scott C. ’92 (2014)
  • Heaberlin, Jr., Dr. Bob ’90- College of Education (2012)
  • Helton, Henry and Gere ‘57 (2003)
  • Holder, Ruth ’50 (2016)
  • Hughes, Patricia W. ’53 ’72 ‘76 College of Business College of Education (1999)
  • Hynes, Dr. Tim (2007)
  • Johnson, Lorraine H. ’84 ’98 ’00 College of Education (2002)
  • Kuykendall, Alan L. ’79- College of Arts & Humanities (1997-98)
  • Lankford, Wayne ’72 College of Social Sciences (2006)
  • Lascorz, Roger ’14 (2017)
  • Lyon, Dr. Bruce W. (2000)
  • McIntyre, Dr. Faye ’82 ‘84 College of Business (2005)
  • McLeod, Sandy (2004)
  • Morgan, Michelle Flake ’87 ’87- College of Business (2009)
  • Pitts, Christa A. ’97- College of Social Sciences (2011)
  • Pritchett, Frank ’88 ’92- College of Social Sciences College of Education (2001)
  • Rooks, Renee M. ’95 ’96- School of Nursing (2002)
  • Smith, Dr. W. H. ’63- College of Arts & Humanities (2000)
  • Styles, Jeff ’82- College of Social Sciences (2003)
  • Thornton, Wilma K. & Douglas W. ’40 (1996-97)
  • Waid, Adam (2015)
  • Williams, Amanda ’04 – College of Arts and Humanities (2018)

Thelma Harman Turner Loyalty Award

  • Akins, Doyle ’62 & Rebecca (2018)
  • Almon, Virginia Colquitt ’36 (1991-92)
  • Barker, Angelene ’71- College of Education (1992-93)
  • Cadenhead, Paul ’44 and Sara E.’44 (2012)
  • Heather Ford Collings '09 '10 – (2022)
  • Estes, Frances Floyd ’39 ’59- College of Education (1993-94)
  • Helton, Henry and Gere ‘57 (2009)
  • Huey, Edna ’44 ’58 ’71- College of Education (2005)
  • Hughes, Sadie Morrow ’34 (1991-92)
  • Jenkins, Jane Luck ’73- College of Education (1994-95)
  • Jones, Rev. Warren L. ’39 (1997-98)
  • Lankford, Shirley Oliver ’76 ’94 – Richards College of Business (2017)
  • Miller, Ross Walter ‘48 – College of Education (2015)
  • Moore, J. Owen ’40 (1999)
  • Morgan, Jimmy ’86 and Michelle Morgan (2014)
  • Moye, W. Anthony ’70- College of Science & Mathematics (2013)
  • Ramsay, Speer ’41 (1999)
  • Debbie Dowis Reeves ’73 ’92 (2019)
  • Rowell, Judy Copeland ’66 ’70 ’72 College of Arts & Humanities (2007)
  • Shiver, Kenneth ’89 – Richards College of Business (2014)
  • Smith, Peggy ‘61(2006)
  • Tanner, Barbara R. ’52 (2002)
  • Turner, Thelma Harman ’26 (1990-91)
  • White, Joy ’51 (2004)
  • White, Robert “Bob” ’68 – College of Education (2017)
  • Woodruff, Richard '87 (2020)

Alumni Board Service Award

  • Saxon, Cindy '82, '91, '94 (2020)

Past Alumni Award Recipients – Past Awards

Award of Honor

Dr. John Martin (1977)

Distinguished Service Award

  • Akins, Doyle ’62-College of Science & Mathematics (1996-97)
  • Almon, Virginia Colquitt ’36 (1985)
  • Barrow, Elmira Bell ’96 – College of Social Sciences (2015)
  • Bolding, Bob ’81 College of Science & Mathematics (1987)
  • Bolling, William H. ’76- College of Social Sciences (2012)
  • Brazeal, Roy L. ‘50 (2000)
  • Burchfield, Ronald E. ’66- College of Education (2013) *Service to Humanity
  • Cadenhead, Paul ‘44 (1992-93)
  • Chambers, Jeanine ’96 – Richards College of Business (2014)
  • Collins, Jim A. ’70 College of Business (1994-95)
  • Cummings, Rep. Bill ’51 ’80- College of Education (2006)
  • Estes, Frances Floyd ’35 ’59- College of Education (1988)
  • Fountain, Phyllis Lewis ’60 ’69- College of Education (1990-91)
  • Hughes, Sadie Morrow ‘34 (1984)
  • Jackson, Daniel G. ’74 College of Business (1993-94)
  • Jenkins, Jane Luck ’73- College of Education (1985)
  • Jones, Warren ’39 – (2016)
  • Jones, Warren L. ’39 (1991-92)
  • Lindsey, Saidee and Oliver ’45 Saidee ’46 Oliver (2003)
  • Morgan, Michelle L. Flake ’86 ’87- College of Business (1989)
  • Newsom, Donnie ’73- College of Business (2005)
  • Nichols, Brent ’86 – (2017) *Service to Humanity
  • Parkman III, David S. ’58 ’69- College of Education (2002)
  • Preston, Harry T. ’60 (2004)
  • Ramsay, Robert Speer  ’41 (1997-98)
  • Richards, Drs. Anne and Fred ’79- College of Education (2007)
  • Rogers, J. Donald ’67- College of Arts & Humanities (1995-96)
  • Rowell, Judy C. ’66 ’70 ’72- College of Arts & Humanities College of Education (2001)
  • Sampler, Debra B. ’75 ’79- College of Education (1999)
  • Shadrix, G. Gregory ’78- College of Science & Mathematics (1994-95)
  • Smith, Dr. W. H. ’63 College of Arts & Humanities (1986)
  • Smith, Peggy F. ’61 (1986)
  • Upchurch, Thomas S. ’59 ’61 College of Arts & Humanities (2011)
  • Vollenweider, Rodney ’72 ’83 College of Business (1982)
  • White, Bob ’68 College of Education (2008)

Outstanding Alumni Awards

  • Acree, Allen Troy, Sr. ’43 (1979)
  • Astin, Frances Wilkes ’45 (1980)
  • Brown, Dean ’73 ’76- College of Business (1982)
  • Cole, Sollie ’28 (1982)
  • Collier, Ann Townsend ’77- College of Arts & Humanities (1981)
  • Collier, Joel W. ’77-College of Business (1981)
  • Greer, Tommy ’71- College of Social Sciences (1979)
  • Hightower, Dustin W. ’04- College of Business (2012) *Outstanding Young Alumnus Award
  • Hughes, Wawena ‘17 (1978)
  • Hunt, Kathleen Steed ’40 (1981)
  • Hurst, Dr. J. Willis ’39 (1982)
  • Knight, Lamar ’47 (1978)
  • Maxwell, Edith Hand ’62- College of Science & Mathematics (1980)
  • Nichols, Casey C. ’06- College of Social Sciences (2013) *Outstanding Young Alumnus Award
  • Purvis, Mike ’73 ’77- College of Arts & Humanities College of Education (received in 1978)
  • Stallings, Dr. Tracy P. ’52 ’54 ’69- College of Education (1981)
  • Tisinger, Robert D. ’28 (1979)
  • Turner, Thelma Harman ’26 (1980)
  • Vassy, Doug ’67- College of Arts & Humanities (received in 1982)
  • Wilson, Zella Styles ‘26 (1981)

Outstanding Professor

  • Bobick, Bruce (1988)
  • Coe, Dr. Robert M. (1993-94)
  • Creamer, Dr. Mary Beall ’89- School of Nursing (1992-93)
  • Davidson, Mary White ’42 (1980)
  • deMayo, Dr. Ben (1991-92)
  • Griffin, Dr. J. David (1978)
  • Hovey, Jr., Dr. David H. (1990-91)
  • Joiner, Dr. Dorothy (1983)
  • Key, Dr. John Wilton (1993-94)
  • Maples, Dr. William P. (1987)
  • McNabb, Dorothy A. (1986)
  • McTeer, Dr. Hugh (1985)
  • Powell, Dr. Bobby E. (1981)
  • Powell, Dr. Noel (1984)
  • Satterfield, Naomi (1982)

Outstanding Professor Emeritus

  • Floyd E. Hoskins (received in 1990-91)
  • Outstanding Retired Faculty/Staff
  • Bernhardt, Dr. Jeanette (2005)
  • Cumming, Joseph B. (1999)
  • Ferling, Dr. John (2007)
  • Gibson, Dr. Chester (2003)
  • Gott, Dr. Prentice L. (1997-98)
  • Griffith, Jr., Benjamin W. (1993-94)
  • Matthews, Dr. James W. (1992-93)
  • Miller, Dr. J. Mark (1996-97)
  • Moore, Dr. J. Owen ‘40 (1994-95)
  • Nix, Dr. Pearl (1991-92)
  • Novak, Dr. Glenn and Debbie ’96-College of Education (Debbie) (2006)
  • Perry, Dr. Earl (1999)
  • Richards, Dr. Anne C. (2002)
  • Satterfield, Naomi (1995-96)
  • Steely, Dr. Mel (2004)

President’s Award

  • Akins, Doyle ’62- College of Science & Mathematics (2001)
  • Barker, Angie ’71- College of Education (1986)
  • Carter, Mignon Y. ’86- College of Social Sciences (2000)
  • Cash, Phyllis Bowman ’81-College of Education (1992-93)
  • Dial, Rob T. ’06- College of Business (2013)
  • Durrough, Patricia S. ’90- College of Business (2011)
  • Estes, Frances Floyd ’35 ’59- College of Education (1983 and 1985)
  • Ingui, Frank J. ’82- College of Business (1997-98)
  • Jackson, Daniel ’74- College of Business (1990-91)
  • Jones, Rev. Warren L. ‘39 (1995-96)
  • Kapoor, Sandeep ’86- College of Business (1993-94)
  • Kauffman, Scott ’97 (2005)
  • Lipham, Dr. I. Bradford ’91- College of Science & Mathematics (2002)
  • Martin, Dr. Frederick W. ’73- College of Science & Mathematics (1991-92)
  • McLeod, Brian ’99- College of Business (2008)
  • Newsom, Donnie ’73- College of Business (2007)
  • Peacock-Stewart, Annie ’83- College of Arts & Humanities (1996-97)
  • Rogers, J. Donald ’67- College of Arts & Humanities (1994-95)
  • Sammon, Christy ’90- College of Social Sciences (2006)
  • Sampler, Debra ’75 ’79- College of Education (2004)
  • Sampler, Steve ’75 ’94- College of Business (1988)
  • Shadrix, Greg ’78- College of Science & Mathematics (1989)
  • Smith, Dr. W. H. ’63- College of Arts & Humanities (1987)
  • Smith, Rodney ’87- College of Business (2003)
  • Steed, Zach ’89- College of Social Sciences (1999)
  • Teal, Tracy ’71- College of Arts & Humanities (1984)
  • Wolf, Bonnie Stephens ’71- College of Education (2012)

*Note: No awards were given in 2010 as the Awards Presentation Dinner was transitioned from fall to spring