Alumni Awards
Each year, the Auburn Alumni Association recognizes members of the Auburn Family for extraordinary accomplishments, significant professional achievements and distinguished service to others.
The Lifetime Achievement Awards and Young Alumni Achievement Award are the highest honor bestowed by the association.
2026 Alumni Award Recipients
We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Awards and Young Alumni Achievement Award.
Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients
Mr. Bennie Bray ’72
Mr. Harold Melton ’88
Mr. James W. Rane ’68
Mr. George Uthlaut ’54
Young Alumni Achievement Award Recipient
Mrs. Emily Traylor ’10 and ’21
2025 Alumni Award Recipients
We are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Awards and Young Alumni Achievement Award.
Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients
R. Douglas Meckes, D.V.M. ’75
Raymond J. Harbert ’82
Sonny Smith
Susan Nolen Story ’81
Young Alumni Achievement Award Recipient
Kirsty Coventry ’06
(L-R): R. Douglas Meckes, DVM ’75, Sonny Smith, Susan Nolen Story ’81, and Raymond J. Harbert ’82