Distinguished Alumnus/Alumna Award
The Distinguished Alumnus/Alumna Award is a graduate of the UNC NROTC program who has distinguished himself or herself in contributions to our Nation, the armed services, industry or business, the arts, philanthropy, or other social contributions. This is not a "distinguished member of the military" award, and the individuals need not have been career members of the armed forces. The board will consider the achievements of a non-military professional with an NROTC pedigree on equal footing with a career officer.
Previous awardees include:
| Name | Award | Year Awarded |
H. Robert "Bob" Jones '53, CAPT, USN (Ret.) Learn More
| Distinguished Alumnus | 2023 |
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Rye S. Barcott '01
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| Distinguished Alumnus | 2020 |
| James G. Zumwalt, II '70, Lt. Col, USMC (Ret.) |
Distinguished Alumnus | 2019 |
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Mikal J. Phillips, '97, CAPT, USN (Ret.)
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Distinguished Alumnus | 2018 |
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William O. McCoy '55
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Distinguished Alumnus | 2018 |
| The Honorable S. Jay Plager '52 |
Distinguished Alumnus | 2017 |
| Ann C. Phillips '83, RDML, USN (Ret.) |
Distinguished Alumna | 2014 |
| Kenneth E. Floyd '80 VADM, USN (Ret.) |
Distinguished Alumnus | 2013 |
| Rob Rivers '73, CAPT, USNR (Ret.) |
Distinguished Alumnus | 2013 |
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Michael B. Richardson '88, Colonel, USMC (Ret.)
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Distinguished Alumnus | 2011 |
| Marshall Ward, '44, CAPT, USN (Ret.) |
Distinguished Alumnus | 2008 |
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Janice Hamby '80, RDML, USN (Ret.)
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Distinguished Alumna | 2006 |
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Charles Neely '65
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Distinguished Alumnus | 2002 |
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Travis Porter '53
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Distinguished Alumnus | 2001 |
