This award of distinction is presented to a non-alumnus/a by the association. It recognizes support to the university and the community at large.

Past Recipients

  • 2021 Miriam Shearing 

  • 2020 Larry Ruvo
  • 2019 Dr. Carol C. Harter
  • 2018 Mark L. Fine
  • 2017 Lindy Schumacher
  • 2016 Diana L. Bennett
  • 2015 Edward J. (Ted) Quirk '10
  • 2014 Carolyn M. Sparks
  • 2013 Robert L. Mendenhall
  • 2012 Fred B. Cox
  • 2011 Gov. Bob Miller
  • 2010 Coach Jerry Tarkanian
  • 2009 Thalia Dondero
  • 2008 Joyce Mack
  • 2007 Selma F. Bartlett
  • 2005 Kitty Rodman and Claudine Williams
  • 2004 Michael Saltman
  • 2003 Robert N. Broadbent
  • 2002 Greenspun Family
  • 2001 Don Snyder
  • 2000 Mel Wolzinger and Jay Brown
  • 1999 Jim Rogers
  • 1998 William Bennett
  • 1997 Bill Boyd
  • 1996 Kenny Guinn
  • 1995 Christina Hixson, PhD
  • 1994 Tom Wiesner
  • 1991 Nick Horn
  • 1989 J.A. Tiberti
  • 1987 Richard Tam
  • 1985 Margaret Elardi
  • 1984 Tom Beam
  • 1981 Jerome Mack and Parry Thomas
  • 1977 James Santini