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.
Honored Alumni of 2019: Jerry Dixon
1994 - Jim Sharp*
1995 - Paul Duncan
1996 - Henry & Iris Atkins*
1997 - H. Bernard Dixon*
1998 - Rev. Mark Walker
1999 - Betty Baldree*
2000 - J. Hoyle Rymer*
2001 - Carolyn Dirksen
2002 - Christine Paynter
2003 - Jack Higgins
2004 - David Holsinger
2005 - Edward Hollowell
2006 - Lois Underwood Beach*
2007 - Joe Novenson
2008 - Raymond Crowley*
2009 - Matt Yelton
2010 - Mayor Tom Rowland
2011 - Allan Lockerman
2012 - Al Hartgraves
2013 - Andy Sinclair
2014 - Robert Bernhardt
2015 - Bob Barnett
2016 - Michael Seago
2017 - Forrest Preston
2018 - MaryBeth Wickes
2019 - Jerry Dixon
2020 - Alex Kendrick
2021 - Bonnie C. Hathcock
2022 - Avery Johnson
2023 - Steve and Judy Holt