Pictured above: Back row (left to right): Tracie Stauffer Nutter, Steven D. Danforth, Royce W. Floyd, Kyle Kruger, Scott E. Bennett, Ben Harris Rainwater, Willie Montgomery III, Dr. Brian Rowden, Alfonso Camerlingo. Front row (left to right): Bob Etien, Thomas J. Wright, Deva Antoinete Hupaylo, Joe Ray Jones, Michael Elmore, Cristine Wolf, Michael W. Blinzler. Photo by Daniel Moody
2019 COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING ALUMNI AWARDS
Hall of Fame
Established in 1965, the Hall of Fame is the highest honor bestowed by the College of Engineering. The award recognizes prominent graduates and leaders who have made outstanding contributions to the engineering profession and society as a whole. Members of the Hall of Fame have, throughout their careers, made a difference to the engineering profession and demonstrated concern for improving their communities. Their achievements have brought favorable attention to the College of Engineering, the University of Arkansas and the state of Arkansas. Winner was:
Joe Ray (J.R.) Jones, BSME 1982
Distinguished Alumni
The College of Engineering Distinguished Alumni Award honors the exceptional professional and personal achievements of University of Arkansas College of Engineering graduates. Recipients have achieved distinction in their fields and have provided outstanding leadership and service to their communities, organizations and the College of Engineering. Winners were: Scott E. Bennett, BSCE 1989, MSCE 1994 | Michael W. Blinzler, MSOM 2010 Steven D. Danforth, BAgE 1980 | Michael Elmore, BSCS 1986 | Bob Etien, BSIE 1966 Deva Antoinete Hupaylo, BSChE 1980 | Cristine Wolf, BSME 1983 Thomas J. Wright, BSEE 1968, MSEE 1970
Early Career Alumni
The Early Career Alumni Award is presented to College of Engineering graduates who are achieving distinction in their fields and show significant promise for professional leadership in state, national and international activities. These individuals have worked in their industries for 15 years or less. Winners were: Alfonso Camerlingo, MSOM 2014 | Royce W. Floyd, BSCE 2008, Ph.D. 2012 Kyle Kruger, P.E., BSBE 2005, MSENE 2009 | Willie Montgomery III, BSIE 2004, MSIE 2009 Tracie Stauffer Nutter, BSChE 2004 | Ben Harris Rainwater, Ph.D., P.E., BSME 2010 Dr. Brian Rowden, MSEE 2005, Ph.D. 2010