DCG Distinguished Alumni Awardees

A Distinguished Tradition

Each year during Alumni Weekend, distinguished and outstanding alumni from each college are honored for their dedication to the university and their chosen fields. Through these awards, the Alumni Association expresses its deep appreciation and admiration to alumni who bring honor not only to their alma mater, but also their communities, states, the nation, and the world. 

Photo of J. Don Spillers Jr., DMD and Dean Nancy Young

2025 DCG Distinguished Alum- J. Don Spillers, Jr., DMD

Previous Awardees

  • 2025 - J. Don Spillers, DMD, '91
  • 2024 - Dave Lee, DMD, '83
  • 2023 - J. Ben Deal, DMD, '74
  • 2022 - Kate Robinson, BS, '81; DMD, '90
  • 2021 - Ben Jernigan, DMD, '76
  • 2020 - Emmanuel “Manny” Ngoh, BS ’90; DMD, ‘94
  • 2019 - Shirley Fisher, DMD, ‘91
  • 2018 - Bruce Ashendorf, DMD, '81
  • 2017 - Karyn Stockwell DMD, 82
  • 2016 - Louvenia Annette Rainge, DMD, ‘90
  • 2015 - Richard Weinman, DMD, ’76
  • 2014 - Jonathan Dubin, DMD, ’83
  • 2013 - Mike Pruett, DMD, ’92
  • 2012 - Grant Loo, DMD, ’90
  • 2011 - Celia Dunn, DMD, ‘90,
  • 2010 - Michael Vernon, DMD, ’77
  • 2009 - Edward Green, DMD, ’83
  • 2008 - Edward “Chip” Mohme, DMD, ’81
  • 2007 - Clark Carroll, DMD, ’74
  • 2006 - Matthew McRae, Jr., DMD, ’73
  • 2005 - Logan Nalley, Jr., DMD, ’78
  • 2004 - Norris O’Dell, DMD, ’74
  • 2003 - Isaac Holton, DMD, ’76
  • 2002 - *Michael Rainwater, DMD, ’77
  • 2001 - *Willis J. Walker, DMD, ’75
  • 2000 - David W. Perry, DMD, ’84
  • 1999 - J. Rodway Mackert, Jr., DMD, ’76
  • 1998 - Steve F. Holcomb, DMD, ’74
  • 1997 - Isaac S. Hadley, DMD, ’74
  • 1996 - *David Dickey, DMD, ’78
  • 1995 - Van B. Haywood, DMD, ’74
  • 1994 - Dr. Tom R. McDonald, DMD, ’77
  • 1993 - Dr. Andrew R. Allgood, DMD, ’73
  • 1992 - *Dr. David Owings, DMD, ’73
  • 1991 - Dr. Patricia Palmer, DMD, ’75
  • 1990 - Dr. Jeannie Moran, DMD, ’75
  • 1989 - Dr. Arthur Jeske, DMD, ’78
  • 1988 - Dr. T. Barrett Trotter, DMD, ’73
  • 1987 - Dr. Douglas Clepper, DMD, ’73