The Distinguished Alumnus Award is given to the alumnus who in addition to embodying the principles and ideals that 黑料吃瓜 stands for, also has made significant contributions in their own profession or field.
Past Award Winners
2025
Dale Jefferson 鈥�83
Kish Russell-Yoquelet 鈥�96
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
Tadd Tellepsen MBA 鈥�93
2018
The Honorable Jeffrey Norman 鈥�82
2017
The Honorable Joe Zimmerman MBA 鈥�89
2016
Benny Agosto 鈥�86
2015
Dr. William Jordan 鈥�97
2014
Jeffrey Amerson 鈥�86
2013
Congressman Bill Flores MBA 鈥�85
2012
Reverend W. Emory Gadd 鈥�77
2011
Joana Camacho-Matthynssens 鈥�93
2010
Dr. Voddie Baucham 鈥�92
2009
Randall O. Sorrels 鈥�84
2008
Michael Reinfeldt MBA 鈥�85
2007
Carlton Thompson 鈥�93
2006
Edwin B. Young 鈥�84
2005
Charles Reid 鈥�93
2004
Raymond Denson 鈥�74
2003
Manfred Jachmich 鈥�69
2002
Dr. Cliff McGee Jr. 鈥�89
2001
Bob Beauchamp MS 鈥�87
2000
Dr. Ronald L. Ellis 鈥�77
1999
Mark Denison 鈥�82
Lisa Morris Simon 鈥�76
1998
Dr. Judith Wallis 鈥�81 MEd 鈥�85
Colin S. Montgomerie 鈥�87
1997
Dr. Elizabeth Ann Harkins 鈥�73
Dr. Thomas Wheeler 鈥�75
1996
Elaine Wood 鈥�80
Ron Stone MLA 鈥�94
1995
Dr. Linda Fix Roff 鈥�69
Rick Bailey 鈥�69
1994
Pamela K. Moore 鈥�74 MBA 鈥�81
Stephen Picket 鈥�80
1993
Dr. Barbara Taylor-Cox 鈥�81
Dr. James C. Denison 鈥�80
1992
Carol Ann Halliday Bonds 鈥�68
Beverly Kay Kepler Bonner 鈥�68
Dr. John I. Brady Jr. 鈥�71
Dr. Mark E. Jensen 鈥�78
1991
Marsha Mathis Eckermann 鈥�68
Richard L. Hudson 鈥�75
1990
Dr. Nancy Yuill 鈥�72
Ronald 鈥淪teve鈥� Woodall 鈥�84
Outstanding Alumnus Award
This award was the precursor to the聽 Distinguished Alumnus Award聽 and was presented from 1973-1983.
Past Award Recipients
1982
Dr. John Gillespie 鈥�67
1982
Dr. Marvin R. Raley 鈥�71
1981
John 鈥淒avid鈥� Elkins 鈥�70
1980
Kathryn Mayfield 鈥�70
1979
Thomas Tucker Bonner Jr. 鈥�69
1978
Rosalyn Beavers Fabianke 鈥�71
1977
C. Pat Ellis 鈥�68
1976
Art Daniel 鈥�73
1975
Dr. Herman Barlow, Jr. 鈥�72
1973
Don Anderson 鈥�68