2021 Alumni Awards

Honorary Alumni Award Debbie and Sadler Barnhardt have embraced UNC Charlotte as an extension of their community and city. It’s as natural for them to support and serve the University as it has been for them to serve and support their church and multiple community organizations. The Barnhardts’ have been significant donors to the 49ers […]

Distinguished Faculty Award A pioneer in the field of Children’s Literature, English Professor Mark West is a luminary in his profession, known not only for his thought-provoking and impeccable research, but also for his excellence in teaching and his dedication to area school districts and the Charlotte community. He served as chair of the English […]

Distinguished Alumni Award From co-founding the Charlotte Professional Chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers, to serving on the board of the Black Political Caucus of Mecklenburg County and her leadership in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Tiffany Teachey is the epitome of giving back to the causes she loves, including UNC Charlotte. Tiffani is […]

Distinguished Alumni Award A member of the North Carolina House of Representatives since 2011, Jason Saine is a state and national public policy leader in information technology, tax and revenue and funding. He represents District 97 in Lincoln County. His ability to work with colleagues of all political persuasions for the betterment of not only […]

Outstanding Young Alumnus Award Larry Ogunjobi, an American football defensive tackle and current free agent, was a man of many firsts at Charlotte.  A member of the 49ers first recruiting class, he was the first to wear the honorary No. 49 jersey, was the first 49er to earn first team all-Conference USA honors and the […]

Distinguished Alumni Award Demond Martin has distinguished himself as a successful businessman, investor, philanthropist and dedicated servant to upward mobility in support of the underserved. As an ardent supporter of UNC Charlotte, he believes in the transformative power of education. Demond is a partner at Adage Capital Management in Boston, where he has invested in […]

Distinguished Alumni Award Susan Jamison hasn’t looked back since receiving her accounting degree from the Belk College of Business, which paved the way for her successful 40-year career as a certified public accountant. Susan started in public accounting in the audit department in the Charlotte Office of KPMG, when it was known as Peat, Marwick, […]

Distinguished Alumni Award Craig Albert is a visionary that looks beyond his own remarkable achievements to recognize the importance of paying it forward, especially when it comes to creating opportunities for UNC Charlotte students. He continually strives to make education available and achievable to an array of students, helping them to pursue their dreams. Craig […]