UCA Distinguished Alumni
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.”
Past Winners
- 2019 – Elizabeth (Liz) Blankenship ’75 and Barbara (Garner) Williams ’71
- 2018 – Curtis Barnett and Gene Sloan
- 2017 – Charlie Strong and Herby Branscum, Jr.
- 2016 – Dr. Linda Beene and James L. Neihouse
- 2015 – Faith Fields and Dr. Kofi Boahene
- 2014 – Tommie Sue Anthony and Judge Cliff Hoofman
- 2013 – Terry Pillow and Dr. Joe D. Allison
- 2012 – Sen. Stanley Russ and Mr. James Bridges
- 2011 – Melvin Ralph Carruth and Dr. Jefferson D. Farris
- 2010 – Tom Bonner
- 2008 – Will Counts and Steve Sanderson
- 2007 – Rush F. Harding III
- 2006 – Raymond Joseph Simon
- 2005 – Dr. A. Wesley Burks
- 2004 – Bill Stiritz and D.R. Horton
- 2003 – Johnelle DeBusk Hunt
- 2001 – Dr. William Turner Harris
- 2000 – Robert D. Nabholz
- 1999 – Monte Coleman
- 1998 – Carol Rasco
- 1997 – Ambassador James Richard Cheek
- 1996 – Scottie Pippen
- 1995 – Wayne Cranford
- 1994 – Dr. J. Donald “Don” Mashburn
- 1993 – Robert A. Poteete
- 1992 – Arch Ford
- 1991 – Dr. Justin Williams
- 1990 – Dr. Mary Good
- 1989 – Silas Snow
- 1988 – Dee Brown
- 1986 – Sheffield Nelson
- 1986 – Jimmy Driftwood
UCA Alumni Service Award Recipients
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.
- 2017 – Sue Voegele
- 2016 – Pat Otto
- 2015 – Dr. Herman Ellis
- 2014 – Dr. Joe Walthall
- 2013 – Patsy Newton
- 2012 – Karen Sullards
- 2011 – Dr. Audie J. Lynch
- 2010 – Mickey Prince
- 2009 – David Grimes
- 2008 – Jo Nell Lowry
- 2007 – Bill Plummer
