Distinguished Alumni of the Year

Nov 4, 2024

Hal Lawton Named 2024 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year

Lawton, who graduated with dual degrees in pulp and paper science technology and chemical engineering in 1996, has served as president and chief executive officer of Tractor Supply Company since January 2020 and is a member of the company’s board of directors.

Nov 2, 2023

Braden Holloway Named 2023 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year

Holloway '01 has led the NC State swimming and diving program to numerous conference and national championships since joining as head coach in 2011.

Nov 16, 2022

College of Natural Resources Distinguished Alumni

College of Natural Resources Distinguished Alumni Award recipients have excelled in their careers, made a difference in their communities and given back to their alma mater.

Nov 16, 2022

K.O. Summerville Named 2022 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year

Summerville's 34-year career with the North Carolina Forest Service was crucial to the establishment of new forests all over the state.

Oct 28, 2021

Sam Cook Named Distinguished Alumnus of the Year

Cook '84 is the executive director of forest assets for the NC State College of Natural Resources and the vice president of the Natural Resources Foundation.

Dec 14, 2020

Marcus Martin Named Distinguished Alumnus of the Year

Martin was recently recognized during the annual “Evening of the Stars,” an event presented by the NC State Alumni.

Nov 12, 2019

Veteran Terry W. Shockley ‘75 named the College of Natural Resources 2019 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year

Mr. Shockley graduated from the College of Natural Resources in 1975 with a degree in Recreation and Park Administration.

Dec 13, 2018

Meet Zac Guy: 2018 Distinguished Alumnus of the Year

Zac Guy, a 2001 graduate in Pulp and Paper Science and Technology, leveraged his degree to become a national leader in wood-based green building materials.

Nov 3, 2017

Jim Wall Honored as 2017 Alumnus of the Year

Jim Wall, a Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management alumnus, honored as the 2017 College of Natural Resources Alumnus of the Year during Red and White Week.

Oct 31, 2016

Ron Terry Receives Distinguished Alumni Award

Paper Science and Engineering Alumnus recognized as the College of Natural Resources 2016 Distinguished Alumni during Red and White Week at NC State.