The University of Central Arkansas Alumni Association presented its annual service award to David Grimes of Conway on Friday night.
The award is presented to 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 association.Grimes, a 1991 graduate of UCA, holds a lifetime membership in the UCA Alumni Association and has been a long-time member of the UCA Foundation President’s Club. He is responsible for establishing two scholarships for UCA students pursuing degrees in music and education. Grimes served five years on alumni association board of directors, where he also served as vice president and president, and he currently serves as treasurer of the UCA Foundation board of directors.
“David’s service to UCA and the alumni association is unquestionable,” said Alumni Service Director Jan Newcomer. “He is a mentor for all graduates and students through his commitment to service to UCA and his community.”
Grimes, who also served as master of ceremonies for the annual service award dinner – as he has for the last two years, was surprised to learn he was this year’s recipient. “Even as President Meadors was reading the description, I didn’t realize it was me until the very end,” Grimes said. “I was very surprised and honored by the award. I enjoy staying involved with UCA, especially being able to interact with so many great alums from different eras.”
In addition to presenting the alumni service award, the association recognized four new lifetime members including Ashley Brown of Little Rock, Clarence Perkins of Pine Bluff, Juanita Miller of Stuttgart and Karen Sullards of Little Rock.
For more information about joining the UCA Alumni Association, call 501-450-3130 or visit www.uca.edu/alumni.
