A Distinguished Alumnus for the University of Central Arkansas is recognized for outstanding contribution to the University, community, state or society; outstanding achievement in a particular field of endeavor; possessing a reputation that enhances the reputation of the University and serves as an example to UCA students; and contributing to the goals or the welfare of the University.
Past recipients include:
Senator Stanley Russ
Mr. James M. Bridges
2011
Dr. Jefferson D. Farris Jr.
Melvin “Ralph” Carruth, Jr.
2010
Tom Bonner
2008
Wilmer "Will" Counts, Jr.
Dr. Steven E. Sanderson
2007
Rush F. Harding III
2006
Raymond Joseph Simon
2005
Dr. A. Wesley Burks
2004
William P. Stiritz
Donald R. Horton
2003
Johnelle DeBusk Hunt
2001
Dr. William Turner Harris
Robert D. Nabholz
1999
Monte Coleman
1998
Carol H. Rasco
1997
Ambassador James R. Cheek
1996
Scottie Pippen
1995
Wayne Cranford
1994
Dr. J. Donald “Don” Mashburn
1993
Robert A. Poteete
1992
Arch W. Ford
1991
Dr. Justin Williams, Sr.
1990
Dr. Mary Lowe Good
1989
Dr. Silas D. Snow
Dee Brown
1987
Sheffield Nelson
1986
Jimmy Driftwood