This award is given when special circumstances warrant. It is presented to a person who is not an alumna or alumnus of Lee University, but who has earned this recognition and honor through loyalty, service and support of the University.
Honorary Alumnus of 2025: Ken Jones
| 1994 - Jim Sharp* | 1994 - Jim Sharp* | 2015 - Bob Barnett |
| 1995 - Paul Duncan | 2005 - Edward Hollowell | 2016 - Michael Seago |
| 1996 - Henry & Iris Atkins* | 2006 - Lois Underwood Beach* | 2017 - Forrest Preston |
| 1997 - H. Bernard Dixon* | 2007 - Joe Novenson | 2018 - MaryBeth Wickes |
| 1998 - Rev. Mark Walker | 2008 - Raymond Crowley* | 2019 - Jerry Dixon |
| 1999 - Betty Baldree* | 2009 - Matt Yelton | 2020 - Alex Kendrick |
| 2000 - J. Hoyle Rymer* | 2010 - Mayor Tom Rowland | 2021 - Bonnie C. Hathcock |
| 2001 - Carolyn Dirksen | 2011 - Allan Lockerman | 2022 - Avery Johnson |
| 2002 - Christine Paynter | 2012 - Al Hartgraves | 2023 - Steve and Judy Holt |
| 2003 - Jack Higgins | 2013 - Andy Sinclair | 2024 - Scott Taylor |
| 2004 - David Holsinger | 2014 - Robert Bernhardt | 2025- Ken Jones |
| * indicates deceased alumnus |