Alumni Awards

Honored Alumni

Homecoming is a special time as many return to campus to reunite with friends and mentors and to remember and share stories in the place where it all began. As part of this celebration each year, the University honors alumni selected from a community of more than 60,000 who continue to live out Harding’s mission in their chosen fields all around the world. This year’s recipients continue the standard of excellence as they serve God, the church and their communities.

Here are your 2026 alumni award winners:

Distinguished Alumni: Dr. Adrian ('77) and JoAnna Webb ('78) Hickmon

Outstanding Young Alumnus: Mark Slagle (’11), Tyler Jones (’10), Nick Michael (’10)

Botham Jean Inspiration Award: Thanadyi Sandoval ('18)

College of Allied Health: Dr. Bethany Blake (‘14), Dr. Beth Anne Travis (’14)

College of Arts and Sciences: Jamey Brumley (’97), Lauryn Rydl Turner (’96)

College of Bible and Ministry: Randy Clay (’80)

College of Business Administration: David Thorton Bell (’92)

College of Education: Tom Brandon ('81)

College of Nursing: Jennifer Cummings (’06)

College of Pharmacy: Dr. HyeJin Son (’14)

Honors College: Dr. Emily Stutzman ('07) 

School of Theology: Yoshiya ('94) and Emiko ('97) Noguchi

We would like to give you the opportunity to nominate individuals for consideration as Distinguished Alumnus or Alumna Award.
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Past Honored Alum

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Harding University
Alumni Relations
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Searcy, AR 72149-5615