The annual Recognition of Excellence Awards honors distinguished alumni and friends of the College of Arts and Sciences who have demonstrated outstanding achievement, and service to their profession or to society. Recipients join an esteemed group of honorees who are leaders in industry, the arts, nonprofits, and government.
This year's event will be held Thursday, October 3, 2024, from 5 - 8 p.m. at the Palmetto Club.
Nominations now open!
Do you have someone in mind for an award? Nominations are now open for the 2024 Recognition of Excellence. The deadline to submit nominations is June 7, 2024.
Here are the categories for this year's awards:
- Criteria
- Excellence in teaching, research, and service.
- Impactful contributions to the academic and professional development of students.
- Positive influence on the college and its community.
- Description: The Distinguished Faculty Award celebrates an outstanding faculty member for their exceptional contributions to teaching, research, and service. This award acknowledges their dedication to fostering a dynamic learning environment and shaping the future of students within the college.
- Criteria
- Notable achievements in their field of expertise.
- Demonstrated commitment to community service.
- Exemplary representation of the college's values and mission.
- Must be within 10 years of their graduation date.
- Description: The Young Alumni Award recognizes a graduate who has achieved remarkable success in their chosen field within 10 years of their graduation date, demonstrated a commitment to community service, and embodied the core values and mission of the college. This award honors alumni who serve as inspirations for current and future generations of students.
- Criteria
- Demonstrated outstanding commitment to the college (corporation, foundation, institution or non-alumnus individual)
- Significant contributions to the college's growth and development.
- Measurable IMPACT.
- Description: The Distinguished Service Award honors a corporation/foundation, or an individual who has shown distinguished service to or on the college's behalf. This award recognizes those who have made a lasting impact on the college's success through their leadership, contributions, and dedication.
- Criteria:
- Notable achievements in their field of expertise.
- Demonstrated commitment to community service.
- Exemplary representation of the college's values and mission.
- Description: The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes a graduate who has achieved remarkable success in their chosen field, demonstrated a commitment to community service, and embodied the core values and mission of the college. This award honors alumni who serve as inspirations for current and future generations of students.
- Criteria: Recognizes individuals for outstanding contributions and advocacy in service to the college, advancing the mission and enhancing the lives of current students.
- Description: The Dean's Award applauds exemplary individuals for their outstanding contributions and advocacy in service to the college. This award is not open for nominations and honored at the Dean’s discretion.
Fill out this form to submit a nomination for someone you know (or yourself) for one of these prestigious awards.
Award recipients will be contacted by mid-July.
Previous Winners
- Distinguished Service Award: the Honorable Brian J. Gaines, MPA, CPM
- Dean's Award: Leroy Chapman Jr.
- Distinguished Faculty Award: Frank T. Avignone III, PhD
- Distinguished Alumni Award: Justin Tupper
- Distinguished Young Alumni Award: Jennifer Bartell Boykin
- Institutional Support Award: the Ethel S. Brody Charitable Foundation
- Distinguished Service Award: Kassy Alia Ray, Ph.D.
- Dean's Award: Kelly Adams
- Distinguished Faculty Award: Loren Knapp, Ph.D.
- Distinguished Alumni Award: Richard J. Youle, Ph.D.
- Distinguished Young Alumni Award: Kari Croft
- Institutional Support Award: Jim and Elaine Johnson
- Distinguished Service Award: Major General Cornell A. Wilson, Jr.
- Dean's Award: Karen Painter Randall
- Distinguished Faculty Award: Susan Ellenbast Anderson
- Distinguished Young Alumna: Chanda Jefferson, M.T./Ed.M.
- Distinguished Young Alumnus: State Representative Marvin R. Pendarvis, Esq.
- Institutional Support Award: Zeus
- Distinguished Service Award: Ann Cameron
- Distinguished Young Alumna: Lindsay Richardson
- Distinguished Young Alumnus: Allen Klump
- Distinguished Alumnus Award: Neil Jacobs
- Dean's Award: Henrie Treadwell
- Institutional Support Award: The Knight Foundation Donor Fund at the Central Carolina Community Foundation
- Distinguished Alumna Award: Marva A. Smalls
- Distinguished Young Alumnus: Ryan C. Holt
- Distinguished Service Award: Vasa W. Cate, M.D.
- Dean's Award: Tommy Hickman
- Institutional Support Award: The Duke Endowment
- Distinguished Alumnus: Major General James M. Richardson, Jr.
- Distinguished Young Alumnus: Jotaka L. Eaddy
- Distinguished Service: Gregory Thomas Alia (posthumously)
- Dean's Award: John C. Parry
- Institutional Support Award: DEA Survivors Benefit Fund
- Distinguished Alumna: Ms. Anne Hale Miglarese
- Distinguished Young Alumnus: Mr. Tommy D. Preston, Jr.
- Distinguished Service: Ms. Laura Bauld Turner
- Dean's Award: Ms. Carolyn T. Polston
- Institutional Support Award: Michelin North America
- Distinguished Alumna: Ms. Marcia Lee Hale
- Distinguished Young Alumnus: Mr. Mike Randal Colter
- Distinguished Service: Ms. Shirley D. Mills
- Dean's Award: Mr. John Kevin Hoey
- Institutional Support: Mr. Jeffrey Leving, Father's Rights
- Institutional Support Award: Bilinski Educational Foundation
- Distinguished Alumna: The Honorable Kathryn S. Smith
- Distinguished Young Alumnus: Mr. Robert Temple Samuels
- Distinguished Service: Dr. Jason C. Hu
- Dean's Award: Mr. Michael Tongour
- Distinguished Alumna: The Honorable Lindsey O. Graham
- Distinguished Young Alumnus: Mr. Nicholas Ray Morris
- Distinguished Service: Dr. Walter B. Edgar
- Dean's Award: Mr. Scott Howell
- Distinguished Alumna: Dr. Gail M. Morrison
- Distinguished Young Alumnus: Mr. Daniel D'Alberto
- Distinguished Service: Ms. Lynn Robertson
- Dean's Award: Dr. Lois Duke Whitaker
- Institutional Support Award: Watson-Brown Foundation
- Distinguished Alumnus: Dr. Janine Anne Davidson, Mr. Mike Randal Colter
- Distinguished Young Alumnus: Mr. Francis John Person
- Distinguished Service: The Honorable James E. Smith, Jr.
- Institutional Support Award: IAVO Research and Scientific