Past Recipients

2023

Distinguished Alumni:

• Dr. Sue J. Ebbers
• James Haj

GOLD Award:

• Brittany Sinitch Menendez
• Jessica Jeanne Geymayr

Lifetime Achievement Award:

• Dr. Robert Reardon

2022

Distinguished Alumni:

• Dr. Elizabeth Watts Bromery
• Dr. Lise Fox
• Dr. J. Michael Hardin
• Dr. Rangsun Wiboonuppatum

GOLD Award:

• Allison Kingry

Circle of Excellence:

• Justin Lewis

Lifetime Achievement Award:

• Pamela Cobb Green

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2021

Distinguished Alumni:

• Dr. Andrew P. Daire, Postsecondary Systems – University
• Dr. Kathleen Pham, K-12 Education
• Dr. Kimberly Barber, Higher Education
• Mrs. Ginger Littleton, Lifetime Achievement

Trailblazers:

• Dr. Jason Guilbeau
• Dr. Niu Gao

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2020

Distinguished Alumni:

• Dr. M.L. "Cissy" Petty, Higher Education Administration
• William V. Husfelt, III, K-12 Administration
• Dr. Paul M. Pedersen, Postsecondary Systems - University
• Dr. Ellington Darden, Physical Education
• Erika Lowery, Distinguished Educator
• Dr. Shirley Green-Reese, Lifetime Achievement

Trailblazers:

• Abria Ja'mar Harris
• Dr. Amelia Parnell

 

2019

Distinguished Alumni:

• Andra Scott Cornelius, Government & Community Service
• Dr. Pamela “Sissi” Carroll, Distinguished Educator

Trailblazers:

• Dr. Saralyn Grass
• Dr. Timothy Kellison

GOLD Award:

• Sunny Ilyas

Circle of Excellence Award:

• Deirdra Chester

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2018

Distinguished Alumni:

• Dr. Janet Pilcher, Business and Industry
• Dr. M. Cay Holbrook, Postsecondary Systems
• Mrs. Inez Elizabeth Cohen, K-12 Education
• Dr. Patricia Lasche Clements, Government and Community Service

Trailblazers:

• Mrs. Alyssa Carr
• Mr. Eddie Higginbotham, IV

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2017

Distinguished Alumni:

• Dr. Becky A. Bailey, Business and Industry
• Mr. Michael Martin, Sport Management
• Mayor Leslie Waters, International
• Ms. Kathleen F. Esmiol, K-12 Education
• Dr. Daniel P. Connaughton, Postsecondary Systems

GOLD Award:

• Heather Robinson

Circle of Excellence Award:

• Marion Christ

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2016

Distinguished Alumni:

• Lindy Benton, Business and Industry
• Dr. David Kimball Wiles, Government and Community Service
• Dr. Frank Lester, International
• Lisa Williams, K-12
• Dr. Bill Law, Postsecondary: University
• Dr. Imogene Mathison Mixson, Distinguished Educator

Circle of Excellence Award:

• Kyle Johnson Smith
• Wade Rinehart

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2015

Distinguished Alumni:

• Bárbara María Moro, Government and Community Service
  • B.S./M.S. in Emotional/Learning Disabilities, 2008
• Salih Binici, Government and Community Service
  • M.S. in Measurement and Statistics, 2002
  • Ph.D. in Measurement and Statistics, 2007
• Paul Parker, International
  • Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration, 1971
• William Jablon, K-12 Education
  • M.S. in Educational Leadership/Administration, 1974
• Nancy Fichtman Dana, Postsecondary: University
  • Ph.D. in Elementary Education, 1991
• John Penick, Distinguished Educator
  • Ph.D. in Science Education, 1973

GOLD Award:

• Libourne “Buddy” Mills, III
• Jeff Pelage

Circle of Excellence Award:

• Helen Clark-Brittin
• Ann Parramore

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2014

Distinguished Alumni:

• James Morrison, Distinguished Educator
  • B.S. in Social Studies Education (1960)
  • Ph.D. in Higher Education (1969)
• Phyllis Kalifeh, Business & Industry
  • Ph.D. in Education Policy and Evaluation (2013)
  • M.S. in Educational Leadership
• Damon Andrew, Postsecondary Systems: University
  • Ph.D. in Sports Administration (2004)
• Brian Ray, Government and Community Service
  • Ed.S. in Higher Education (1995)
  • Ph.D. in Higher Education (1998)
• Mohammed Nadir Atash, International
  • Ph.D. in Measurement and Statistics (1982)
• Cristian Carranza, K-12 Education
  • B.S. in Science Education (1995)

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2013

Distinguished Alumni:

• Jan Visser, Distinguished Educator
  • M.S. in Instructional Systems Design (1987)
• Laurence Hewick, Business & Industry
  • Ph.D. in Comparative Leadership Styles (1979)
• Robert Breuder, Postsecondary Systems: Community College
  • Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration (1972)
• James Morrison, Postsecondary Systems: University
  • B.S. in Social Studies Education (1960)
  • Ph.D. in Higher Education (1969)
• William Roetzheim, Lifetime Achievement Award
  • B.S. in Physical Education (1952)
• P.C. Wu, Government and Community Service
  • M.S. in Educational Leadership (1969)
  • Ph.D. in Education Leadership (1973)
• Johnson Odharo, International
  • Ph.D. in Adult Education, Measurement, and Evaluation (1985)
• Thomas Weightman, K-12 Education
  • B.S. in Physical Education (1957)
  • M.S. in Education (1961)
• Patsy Marie Brannon

Outstanding Young Professional:

• Kelly Fitzgibbons

Outstanding Service:

• Sandy Soto

Alumni Recognition:

• Loretta Willis

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2012

Distinguished Alumni:

• Beverley Alexander McGhee, Distinguished Educator
  • M.S., Education, 1951
• Janet D. Greenwood, Business & Industry
  • Ph.D., Counseling/School Psychology, 1972
• Rosanne Wood, Elementary or Secondary Schools
  • M.A., Social Studies Education, 1976
• Jean Williams, Postsecondary Systems
  • Ph.D., Movement Science, 1975
• Alfred M. Sanders, Lifetime Achievement Award
  • M.S., Education, 1964
• H.E. Maman S. Sidikou, Government and Community Service
  • Ph.D., Adult Education, 1994
• Franklin Hagenbeck

Outstanding Young Professional:

• Ken Van Dwyne

Outstanding Service:

• Kathy Harding

Alumni Recognition:

• Marian Christ

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2011

Distinguished Alumni:

• Louis Brown, Distinguished Educator
  • Ph.D., Special Education and Vocational Rehabilitation, 1969
• Christopher Iansiti, Business & Industry
  • M.S., Instructional Systems, 1994
• Neal Golden, Elementary or Secondary Schools
  • Ph.D., Mathematics Education, 1977
• David Capuzzi, Postsecondary Systems
  • Ph.D., Counselor Education, 1968
• John V. Dempsey, Postsecondary Systems
  • Ph.D., Instructional Systems, 1988
• Cornelia Orr, Government and Community Service
  • Ph.D., Educational Research, Measurement and Evaluation, 1982
• Xunjie Zhang

Outstanding Young Professional:

• Lauren Ashley Dalton

Outstanding Service:

• Marcia Riley

Alumni Recognition:

• Paula Reutlinger

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2010

Distinguished Alumni:

• Hedy Moscovici, Distinguished Educator
  • Ph.D., Science Education, 1994
• Peter Scanlon, Business & Industry
  • Ph.D., Counseling and Human Systems, 1979
• Marlene Z. Teitler, Elementary or Secondary Schools
  • B.S., Elementary Education, 1977
• Cheryl Lovell, Postsecondary Systems
  • Ph.D., Higher Education, 1990
• Maria Canabal

Outstanding Young Professional:

• Brittany Birken

Outstanding Service:

• Don Rapp

Alumni Recognition:

• Maria Campbell

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2009

Distinguished Alumni:

• Saul Axelrod, Distinguished Educator
  • Ph.D., Special Education, 1970
• Trannie B. Lacquey, Business & Industry
  • B.S., Physical Education, 1972
• Owen Madison Lee, Government & Community Service
  • Ph.D., Instructional Systems, 1985
• Teresa Patterson Grafton, K-12 Education
  • B.S., Foreign Language Education, 1978
• Arturo Armando Nava Jaimes, Postsecondary Systems: Community College Setting
  • Ph.D., Adult Education, 1982
• Dr. Susan R. Komives, Postsecondary Systems: University Setting
  • M.S., Higher Education, 1969
• Bishwath Jayaram

Outstanding Young Professional:

• Karen Davidowitz Corbin

Outstanding Service:

• Joyce B. & Bob L. Miles

Alumni Recognition:

• Harline R. Roberts

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2008

Distinguished Alumni:

• Dr. Sarah Butzin, Distinguished Educator
• Dr. Richard Gerson, Business & Industry
• Dr. Francis K. Kochan, Postsecondary Systems: University Setting
• Dr. Terrence Leas, Postsecondary Systems: Community College Setting
  • B.S., Social Science Education, 1972
  • Ph.D., Higher Education, 1989
• Dr. Mark Palmquist, Government & Community Service
• William D. Clay, Jr.

Outstanding Young Professional:

• Kenneth A. Glover

Outstanding Service:

• Sandra L. Woodruff

Alumni Recognition:

• Edna V. Broyles

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2007

Distinguished Alumni:

• William D. Clay, Jr.

Outstanding Young Professional:

• Marcus Kilpatrick

Alumni Recognition:

• Jerry Bigner

Vision Award:

• Tom Petrillo

2006

Distinguished Alumni:

• David Lawrence, Jr.

2005

Distinguished Alumni:

• Dr. Wayne Blanton, Distinguished Educator
• Mr. William M. Durham, Business & Industry
• Ms. Anne Daves, Public Schools
• Dr. Thomas E. Furlong, Jr., Postsecondary Systems
• Dr. Debra O.D. Austin, Postsecondary Systems

Vision Award:

• Penny Ralston

2004

Distinguished Alumni

• Valerie Chamberlain

Outstanding Young Professional:

• Amy Fox

Dean’s Special Recognition

• Anne Foote Collins

Vision Award:

• Bonnie Greenwood
• Betty Lou Joanos
• Emory Johnson
• Jim McLaughlin
• Jacqueline Dupont

2003

Distinguished Alumni:

• Dr. T. K. Wetherell, Distinguished Educator
• Mr. Thomas Goldsworthy, Business & Industry
• Mr. Philip Roundtree, Public Schools
• Dr. Sandra Schultz, Postsecondary Systems
• David Andrews

Outstanding Service:

• Bonnie Greenwood

Alumni Recognition:

• Elaine Shook

2002

Distinguished Alumni:

• Dr. Francis K. Kochan, Distinguished Educator
• Mr. Arthur H. Bougae, Business & Industry
• William J. Montford, III, Public Schools
• Jimmy Suggs, Public Schools
• Patricia Brock Suggs, Public Schools
• Dr. Jeremiah J. Ashcroft, Jr., Postsecondary Systems
• Yun-Hwa Peggy Hsieh

Outstanding Young Professional:

• Jennifer Barnes

Outstanding Service:

• Jo Shuford-Law

Alumni Recognition:

• Lee Flagg Hinkle

2001

Distinguished Alumni:

• Dr. Marvalene Hughes, Distinguished Educator
• Mr. Gordon Sprague, Business & Industry
• Ms. Katie McGrath, Public Schools
• Ms. Patricia Parham, Public Schools
• Ms. Sandra Barker, Postsecondary Systems
• Jay D. Schvaneveldt

Outstanding Young Professional:

• Tamara Houston

Outstanding Service:

• Delores Truesdell

Alumni Recognition:

• Paula Smith

Dean’s Special Recognition

• J. Emory Johnson

2000

Distinguished Alumni:

• Mr. Henry Reynolds, Distinguished Educator
• Ms. Loula Fuller, Business & Industry
• Ms. Joanna Hayes, Public Schools
• Dr. Susan Kelley, Postsecondary Systems
• Jacquelyn McCray

Outstanding Young Professional:

• Alison Reichert

Outstanding Service:

• Kathleen (Kitty) Funderburk
• Brenda Sowinski

Alumni Recognition:

• Pamela Radcliffe

1999

Distinguished Alumni:

• Dr. Terry O’Banion, Distinguished Educator
• Dr. Linda Miles, Business & Industry
• Mr. Carl Burnside, Public Schools
• Dr. Freddie Groomes, Postsecondary Systems
• Savannah Day

Outstanding Young Professional:

• Holly Kirsch

Outstanding Service:

• Teresa Mueller

1998

Distinguished Alumni:

• Ms. Hellen Caro, Distinguished Educator
• Dr. Max L. Schmidt, Distinguished Educator
• Ms. Barbara Nute, Public Schools
• Dr. Jean Keller, Postsecondary Systems
• Rosemary Goss

Outstanding Young Professional:

• Suna Chester

Outstanding Service:

• June Townsend

Dean’s Special Recognition:

• Edward Maurer
• Beverly Spencer
• Edward Williams

1997

Distinguished Educators:

• Dr. Arthur Cohen
• Dr. Paul J. Hagerty
• Dr. Aubrey K. Lucas
• Dr. Charlotte Minnick
• Dr. Barbara Ringenberger
• Dr. Tuck Tinsley, III
• Dr. Theron Trimble

Distinguished Alumni:

• Connie M. Weaver

Outstanding Young Professional:

• Amanda Host

Outstanding Service:

• Carina Beaudoin-Tate

Alumni Recognition:

• Sandra Host

1996

Distinguished Educators:

• Mr. Larry Bolinger
• Dr. Edward Eissey
• Dr. Wa Magango Sekimonyo
• Dr. Jan J. Thomas
• Ms. Ruth Willson
• Dr. Frank Woodrich

Distinguished Alumni:

• Violet Carlton Moseley

Outstanding Young Professional:

• Linda Owens

Outstanding Service:

• Jacqueline B. Clemens

1995

Distinguished Educators:

• Dr. Beverly Chin
• Dr. John W. Day, III
• Dr. Pat Schwallie-Giddis
• Dr. John T. Kelly
• Dr. Steve Wilkerson

Distinguished Alumni:

• Jennie Kitching

Outstanding Young Professional:

• Cathy Scruggs

Outstanding Service:

• Allie Ferguson

Alumni Recognition:

• Mary Beth Foss
• Carla Henry

Dean’s Special Recognition:

• Clara Virginia Bert

1994

Distinguished Educators:

• Ms. Diane L. Johnson
• Dr. Barbara J. Palmer
• Dr. Adib A. Shakir
• Dr. Charles W. Stansfield

Distinguished Alumni:

• Clara Virginia Bert

Outstanding Young Professional:

• Anne Foote Collins

Outstanding Service:

• Ann Paramore

Alumni Recognition:

• Betty Lou Joanos
• Emory Johnson
• Kathie Pop

Dean’s Special Recognition:

• Pearl & Mayme Tyner

1993

Distinguished Educators:

• Dr. Ennio Cipani
• Ms. Bebe Fearnside
• Dr. Thom R. Park
• Dr. Walter L. Smith

Distinguished Alumni:

• Jacqueline Dupont

1992

Distinguished Educators:

• Ms. Sheila A. Bolin
• Ms. Beverly J. Cameron
• Dr. Frank Dall
• Dr. Betty Siegel

Distinguished Alumni:

• Cheryl Van Ostrand

1991

Distinguished Educators:

• Ms. Barbara S. Harris
• Dr. Sally Karioth
• Dr. Huey B. Long
• Dr. Ron Stone

Distinguished Alumni:

• Barbara T. Yon

1990

Distinguished Educators:

• Dr. Stefanie Gall
• Dr. Sarah Lou H. Leeper
• Dr. James M. Schneider
• Dr. Michael Shahnasarian

1989

Distinguished Educators:

• Dr. John Furman
• Dr. Patrick Gray
• Dr. Mary Allaire Hepburn
• Dr. Stephen Klesius

Distinguished Alumni:

• Elizabeth Haley

1988

Distinguished Educators:

• Dr. William Heebink
• Ms. Margaret Downey Mills
• Ms. Della Albert Zaher

Distinguished Alumni:

• Helen Cate

1987

Distinguished Educators:

• Ms. Debra Austin Amman
• Dr. Grace Fox
• Dr. Donald Hill
• Mr. Tom Mills
• Dr. Mabel Jean Morrison
• Dr. John E. Penick

1986

Distinguished Educators:

• Dr. Nancy J. Douglas
• Dr. Frederick D. Harper
• Dr. William Proctor

Distinguished Alumni:

• Bonnie Boynton

1985

Distinguished Educators:

• Dr. Peter Dunn-Rankin
• Ms. Fay Kirtland
• Dr. Calvin Miller

Distinguished Alumni:

• Mary Ellen Durrett

1984

~Nominations not held~

1983

Distinguished Alumni:

• Edna Page Langholz

1982

Distinguished Alumni:

• Hallie Deaton Choate

1981

~Nominations not held~

1980

Distinguished Alumni:

• Thelma Flanagan
• Lucy Lang
• James Walters

1979

Distinguished Alumni:

• Ava Rodgers

1978

Distinguished Alumni:

• Carra Adams

1977

Distinguished Alumni:

• May Hamilton