Each year, Chowan recognizes one young alumni who has truly excelled in his or her chosen profession at the Distinguished Alumni Dinner which is held Homecoming weekend. The recognized alumni have made significant contributions to our society through his or her career or life accomplishments that are a testament to the work and mission of the University. Distinguished Alumni recipients are recognized for supporting their alma mater through participation in events on and off-campus, board memberships, and financially. Nominations for Distinguished Alumni are made through the Alumni Relations Office.
COMMUNITY SERVICE RECIPIENTS
1995 Hirian C. Hill, Jr.
1996 Jean Simpson Sharp
1997 Rev. and Mrs. Rowland Pruette
1998 Hannah Brown
2000 Cities of Windsor (NC), Ahoskie (NC), & Franklin (VA)
2001 J.E. Skinner
2002 William Hall
2003 Lynn Howell and Artie Johnson
2004 J. Guy and Gertrude Revelle
2005 David, Deborah, and Josh Lane
2006 William Ivey Long
2007 Ray and Judy Felton
2008 Percy and Lynette Bunch
2009 Bob and Josie Hill
2010 W. Julian Robertson Jr.
2011 Wayne and Shirley Brown
2012 Edward W. Jones
2013 Margaret DeLoatch Futrell ’50
2014 Michael C. Alston, MD
2015 Kay Mitchell Thomas
2016 Wayland L. Jenkins, Jr.
2017 W.J. “Bill” Little, Jr.
2019 Robert Earl and Carolyn Early Brinkley
2020 Howard J. Hunter, III, ’95
2021 Sallie Pait Surface
2022 James “Jamie” Tillery Johnson Jr
2023 Patricia “Pat” L. Byrd