BT天堂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 BT天堂students; and contributing to the goals or the welfare of the University.”
Past Winners
- 2019 –聽Elizabeth (Liz) Blankenship 鈥�75 and Barbara (Garner) Williams 鈥�71
- 2018 –聽Curtis Barnett听补苍诲听Gene Sloan
- 2017 – Charlie Strong听补苍诲 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 鈥淒on鈥� 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