Three UCA alumni were honored during the 2024 Alumni Awards Celebration on Oct. 25, 2024. The Awards Dinner honors alumni who demonstrate dedication and exceptional achievements towards UCA and those who make significant contributions while volunteering on behalf of the Alumni Association. Drew Spurgers ’11, ’17 received the Young Alumni Award. Carolyn (Floyd) Ishee ’74 received the Volunteer of the Year Award. Darryl Arbor ’83 received the Karen Sullards Alumni Service Award. A longtime supporter of UCA, Karen Sullards passed away in July. In 2012, she was the recipient of the Alumni Service Award that now bears her name.