Purpose of Award: To recognize 4 graduates of Starkville Academy, each year, who personify the "ideal graduate" the school desires, whether through special achievement in their careers, philanthropic endeavors, or otherwise.
Four distinguished alumni to be recognized each year, with honorees to have graduated not less than 15 years prior to their selection.
Cathy Springer Kemp (1973)
Connie Farley Fondren (1981)
Charlie Winfield (1990)
Cameron Beaty (2003)
LaDonna Peay Thompson (1971)
Dr. Stephen J. Lee (1987)
Polly McReynolds Stone (1987)
Dr. Brian M. Scholl (1990)
Dr. Marc Aiken (1975)
Scott Tracy Griffin (1983)
Dr. Ian Chen (1989)
Stephanie Gibson Barrett (1991)
Nancy Trainor (1976)
Sammy Slaughter (1978)
Darren McGee (1986) Accepted by his wife, Cathy
Shannon Skelton (1989)
Rand Carpenter (1984)
Gregg Jones (1975)
Margaret McGrath (1986)
Stan Hu (1998)
Andrew Weaver (1985)
Neely Tucker (1982)
Kevin Rogers (1994)
Johnny Buckner (1975)
Amy Tuck (1981)
Clay Richardson (1979)
Kristen Tomlinson Fyke (1997)
Dale Peay (1972)
