Alumni Awards
Early Career Achievement Award
The Ferguson College of Agriculture prepares its graduates to succeed at the highest levels of their chosen career path. The Early Career Achievement Award recognizes two former students who have found early success in their careers.
- 2022
Dr. J. Connor Ferguson
Emily Shuping
- 2021
Dr. Stephanie Rogers
Sara Scott
- 2020
Kelli Payne
Myriah Johnson
- 2019
Travis Bradshaw
Cortney Cowley
- 2018
Trent McKnight
Bambi Sidwell
- 2017
Shannon Angle
John Marc Holt
- 2016
Robyn (Sites) Rudisill
Brady Sidwell
- 2015
Mike Albert
Kent Gardner - 2014
Bart Fischer
Tyler Norvell - 2013
No awards (skipped year in transition from BBQ to Gala)
- 2012
Jason Harvey
Shane Robinson - 2011
Tyson Ochsner
Heather Van Hooser - 2010
Shannon Ferrell
Chris Stephens
Distinguished Alumni Award
The OSU Ferguson College of Agriculture Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes and honors graduates who have contributed significantly to society and whose accomplishments, inside or outside the agricultural profession, have brought distinctive credit to the college.
- 2020
Greg & Kristen Hart
Richard Carter
Michael Kenna
Ken Pinkston
- 2019
Austin Kenyon
Clint Roush
Tererai Trent
Susanne Wasson
- 2018
Charlotte Kirk Baer
Frederick Drummond
Gregory Schultz
- 2017
Richard Large
Bill Lingren
Paul Redman
- 2016
Larry Ferguson
Ron Justice
Matthew Waits
- 2015
Minnie Lou Bradley
James E. Kennamer
Robert L. Westerman
- 2014
Larry Shell
Ross McKnight
Barry Pollard
- 2013
Randy Davis
Butch Meibergern
Bob Sherrer
- 2012
Tommy Kramer
Ron Sholar
- 2011
Scott Dewald
Terry Forst
Don Schieber
- 2010
Keith Kisling
Joe Schulte
Doug Tippens
- 2009
Claud Evans
Mark Hodges
Ken Starks
- 2008
Joe Neal Hampton
Mike Kubicek
Clem McSpadden
- 2007
Byrd Collins Curtis
Edward A. Smith
Dennis R. White - 2005
Pongsak Angkasith
Frank D. Lucas - 2003
Don Peters
R. Larry Watkins - 2002
George Hall
Quintus Herron
Billy Tucker - 2001
Burke Healey
Ronnie Morgan
Donald Ramsey - 2000
Ralph Dreessen
Paul Hitch (d)
Lew Meibergen - 1999
Terry Nipp
Orville Sweet
Emmett Thompson - 1998
Bobby Moser
Russell Pierson - 1997
Robert Ealy
David Williams - 1996
Willard Sparks
Walter Woolley Jr. - 1995
Ray Kimsey
Alan Ritchey - 1994
Doyle Keirn
Jean Neustadt - 1993
Harold Burkhart
William McDonald Jr. - 1991
Richard Crowder
Richard Willham - 1990
U. Jerry Grant
Ed Long
Francis Tuttle
Robert Walton - 1989
Duane Acker
William Taggart
Wes Watkins - 1988
Zerle Carpenter
J.D. Fleming
Henry Ponder - 1987
Frank Baker
Henry Hitch Jr. - 1986
K.C. Emerson
Lloyd Long
William May - 1985
Whitham Finney
Leon McDonald - 1984
Melvin Jones
- 1983
Henry Bellmon
Fred Merrifield
Herbert Swim
Champions Award
The Champion award recognizes and honors individuals who are not graduates of the Ferguson College of Agriculture, but who have brought distinction to OSU Agriculture and have demonstrated a continuing interest and commitment in agricultural sciences and natural resources.
- 2020
Paul Schatte
- 2019
Kathy Noltensmeyer
David Waits
- 2018
Brad Parker
Gene Rainbolt
JD Waggoner
- 2017
John Groendyke
John Patrick Lopez
Merlin and Lillian Schantz
- 2016
Randy Byford
Malinda Berry Fischer
Dick Fischer
Helen Hodges
- 2015
Linda Cline
Rita Sparks
John Williams
- 2014
Bob Funk
David Howard
Rodd Moesel
- 2013
Bob Hamilton
Dace McLaughlin
Linda Shackelford
- 2012
Bill Ford
Paul Jackson (posthumous)
Virgil Jurgensmeyer
- 2011
Terry Detrick
Ron Hays
Mike Spradling