Nominate the 2012 Distinguished Alumnus
UCA is now accepting nominations for the 2012 Distinguished Alumnus Award. Nominations will be accepted from all alumni and friends. Deadline for Submission: December 2, 2011.
Submit your nomination by downloading the 2012 Distinguished Alumnus Nomination Form or online.
The Distinguished Alumnus Award is the most prestigious award presented to an alumnus of the University of Central Arkansas.
"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."
UCA Distinguished Alumni
The 2011 Distinguished Alumnus Award was presented posthumously to Dr. Jefferson D. Farris Jr., a 1949 graduate who became the sixth president of UCA and the second alumnus to rise to the helm; and Melvin “Ralph” Carruth Jr., a 1975 graduate who resides in Huntsville, Ala., where he serves as associate director of engineering at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center.
Dr. Jefferson D. Farris Jr., '49
2011 UCA Distinguished Alumnus
Melvin “Ralph” Carruth Jr., '75
2011 UCA Distinguished Alumnus
Tom Bonner
2010 UCA Distinguished Alumnus
Wilmer "Will" Counts, Jr.
2008 UCA Distinguished Alumnus
Dr. Steven E. Sanderson
2008 UCA Distinguished Alumnus
Rush F. Harding III
2007 UCA Distinguished Alumnus
Raymond Joseph Simon
2006 UCA Distinguished Alumnus
Dr. A. Wesley Burks
2005 UCA Distinguished Alumnus
William P. Stiritz
2004 Distinguished Alumnus
Donald R. Horton
2004 Distinguished Alumnus
Johnelle DeBusk Hunt
2003 Distinguished Alumnus
Dr. William Turner Harris
2001 Distinguished Alumnus
Robert D. Nabholz
2000 Distinguished Alumnus
Monte Coleman
Distinguished Alumnus 1999
Carol Rasco
1998 Distinguished Alumnus
Ambassador James Richard Cheek
1997 Distinguished Alumnus
Scottie Pippen
1996 Distinguished Alumnus
Wayne Cranford
1995 Distinguished Alumnus
Dr. J. Donald “Don” Mashburn
1994 Distinguished Alumnus
Robert A. Poteete
1993 Distinguished Alumnus
Arch Ford
1992 Distinguished Alumnus
Dr. Justin Williams
1991 Distinguished Alumnus
Dr. Mary Good
1990 Distinguished Alumnus
Silas Snow
1989 Distinguished Alumnus
Dee Brown
1988 Distinguished Alumnus
Sheffield Nelson
1987 Distinguished Alumnus
Jimmy Driftwood
1986 Distinguished Alumnus
Alumni Service Award
In 2007, the UCA Alumni Service Award was established to honor an individual or couple, who through their deeds or actions, reflect and recognize the importance of the UCA Alumni Association and demonstrate extraordinary commitment, dedication, service and loyalty to the UCA Alumni Association.
The 2011 Alumni Service Award was presented to Dr. Audie Lynch of Conway. A 1947 graduate, Lynch is a retired UCA faculty member, former alumni association board members and longtime volunteer and supporter.
Dr. Audie Lynch '47
2011 Recipent
Mickey Prince
2010 Recipient
David Grimes
2009 Recipient
Jo Nell Lowry
2008 Recipient
William "Bill" Plummer
2007 Recipient