Awards and Honors

The Clemson Alumni Association honors outstanding Tigers for exemplary service and contributions to their alma mater and chosen professional fields. Every year, Clemson recognizes very special alumni who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in service to Clemson and their community, while accomplishing great things in their professional and personal lives. The Clemson Family is made up of many remarkable people including leaders, professionals, innovators and dedicated community servants. Each year we are honored to recognize a few of our incredibly successful alumni who have remained deeply committed to our great university.

Distinguished Service Award

The Clemson Alumni Association Distinguished Service Award is the highest honor that the Association can bestow upon an alumnus or alumna. This prestigious award is given to those alumni who have not only devoted their life to professionalism and public service, but who have also continued a lifelong dedication to Clemson University.

James Timothy Hance ’84

Tony Harbin receives Clemson Alumni Distinguished Service Award 2025

Anthony Lee “Tony” Harbin ’88

Aubrey Harrell receives the Clemson Alumni Distinguished Service Award 2025

Bryant Aubrey Harrell ’89

Lewsi Holmes receives the Clemson Alumni Distinguished Service Award 2025

Lewis F. Holmes III ’73

David Lockwood receives the Clemson Alumni Distinguished Service Award 2025

David Carr Lockwood III ’84

The Roaring 10

The Roaring 10 awards are presented by the Clemson Young Alumni Council and recognizes outstanding individuals for their impact in business, leadership, community, educational and/or philanthropic endeavors.

Londan Courtney Means Charley ’13, M’18

Maj. Michael J. DesJardin ’14

Austin Teague Ferguson ’15, M’17

Emily Blackshire Giel ’17

Ann Collins Josey King ’20

Distinguished Public Service Award

The Distinguished Public Service Award is presented at the December Faculty/Staff meeting to an extension service professional who has contributed significantly to the economic health and well-being of the citizens of South Carolina.

Deon Legette receives 2020 Alumni Award for Cooperative Extension Distinguished Public Service

Tony Melton accepting the Distinguished Public Service Award

Tony Melton Awarded Distinguished Public Service Award

Andy Rollins accepting the Distinguished Public Service Award from Clemson's President

John Powell Smith Awarded Distinguished Public Service Award

Andy Rollins 2014 Distinguished Public Service Award

Honorary Alumnus

The Clemson Alumni Association seeks nominations for individuals who showcase outstanding service to Clemson and/or the Alumni Association, a lifelong devotion to Clemson University and a demonstrated loyalty to Clemson and the Alumni Association to be selected as honorary alumni of Clemson University.

Bo Gossett Named Honorary Alumnus

Max Allen recognized as Clemson Honorary Alumnus

Max Allen Named Honorary Alumnus

Dr. Steven Martin Named Honorary Alumnus

Amy Yoder recognized as a Clemson Honorary Alumna

Dr. Amy Yoder Named Honorary Clemson Alumna

Dr Speede receives the Honorary Alumnus certificate from CAA CEO Wil Brasington and board chair Jeff Duckworth.

Dr. Mark Spede Named Honorary Clemson Alumnus

Outstanding Achievement in Research

Presented annually at the May Faculty/Staff meeting to a faculty member engaged in research. The Award is administered by the Office of University Research with a selection committee composed of representatives from each of the University’s colleges who are members of the Sigma Xi and/or Phi Kappa Phi honor societies.