Overview
This award is presented annually to an outstanding alumnus of the UK College of Communication and Information.
Eligibility
The nominee must be an alumnus of the College of Communication and Information. The nominee must have achieved success in their career, support the mission of the College and better their community.
Individuals receiving this award have distinguished themselves through their
- Career success and professional accomplishments;
- Service to the College of Communication and Information and the University; and
- Service to the community.
Past Winners
- 2024 Michael Eaves
- 2023 Nancy Wiser
- 2022 Tommy Preston
- 2021 No award given
- 2020 No award given
- 2019 No award given
- 2018 David Thompson
- 2017 Dan Hassert
- 2016 Jennifer Smith
- 2015 J.D. Shelburne
- 2014 Lonzell Watson
- 2013 Judge Jennifer Coffman and Steven Newberry
- 2012 Michael Carozza
- 2011 W. James Host
- 2010 Jay Blanton
- 2009 Dan Liebman
- 2008 Andrew Oppmann and Phillip Palmgreen
- 2007 Lee Becker
- 2006 Everett "EJ" Mitchell II
- 2005 Bruce Berger
- 2004 Judy and Gene Clabes
- 2003 Jody Carbiener Dreyer
- 2002 No award given
- 2001 Rona Roberts
- 2000 Kathryn Costello
- 1999 John "Jack" Guthrie