Distinguished Awards

2021 Award Winners

C. Sharp Award – Robert Darnell

Distinguished Achievement Award – Dr. Luther Ivory

Alumni Service Award – Vibian Thompson Rice

D. Springer Award – Ronald A. Claxton

Distinguished Alumnus Awards and Guidelines

The four Awards to be presented at the National Convention are as follows:

  • The L. C. Sharp Award shall be to an Alumnus of Douglass High School who has made outstanding contributions to the professional, business, and/or social world over a period of one to three years.
    Info to submit

    • Level of achievement in the field (Professional, Business, and/or Social World)
    • Special Awards within the field
    • Number of years in the field
    • Outstanding contributions in the field
    • Achievement was/is noteworthy and brought honor to the Nominee and the School
  • The Distinguished Achievement Award shall be presented to a member of NDAC who rendered outstanding service in his/her chosen field over a period of one to three years.
    Info to submit

    • Level of achievement in the field (Professional, Business, and/or Social World)
    • Special Awards within the field
    • Number of years in the field
    • Outstanding contributions in the field
    • Achievement was/is noteworthy and brought honor to the Nominee and the School
  • The Alumni Service Award shall be given to a member who has rendered outstanding service to the National Corporation.
    Info to submit

    • List of services/contributions to the National Corporation
    • List of Offices
    • Committees
  • The J. D. Springer Award shall be given to a member who has rendered outstanding volunteer service over a period of one to three years not in the performance of an occupation.
    Info to submit

    • Voluntary activities performed
    • Your role in organization/programs(s)
    • Number of years as volunteer in organization/program(s)

Please submit a name for any or all four categories. Using the criteria above, also forward typed information to help in the selection of the nominee.

Awards Committee

Lula Sargent
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Grace Poston
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Loretta Stewart
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Charlotte C. Jackson
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