Howard C. Barnhill Distinguished Service Award
Howard Clinton Barnhill, Sr., a 1938 graduate of N.C. A&T, dedicated his life to uplifting his alma mater and the broader community. Through his leadership as president of the A&T Alumni Association and the Queen City chapter in Charlotte, he spearheaded the creation of 18 new alumni chapters and introduced the “regional concept,” strengthening community ties and communication. Learn more >
Julia S. Brooks Achievement Award
Julia Shivers Brooks demonstrated exceptional and sustained service to N.C. A&T through decades of leadership, advocacy and alumni engagement. A 1944 graduate, she became an active member of the Alumni Association in 1950 and has served in numerous capacities at the local, regional and national levels. Learn more >
Dr. Velma Speight Young Alumnus/Alumna Award
Velma R. Speight, Ph.D., is a trailblazing educator and civic leader whose career spans more than four decades of service in education, alumni engagement and community advocacy. A proud graduate of N.C. A&T, Speight earned her M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Maryland and went on to serve as Assistant State Superintendent for the Maryland State Department of Education. Learn more >
The University Award for Academic Excellence
This honor is awarded to a senior undergraduate student with a perfect 4.00 GPA, recognizing their integration of academic excellence with leadership, community service, arts, athletics, and career achievements.
The Chancellor’s Award for Academic Excellence
This award honors an undergraduate student with a minimum 3.75 GPA who has demonstrated academic excellence alongside leadership, community service, arts, athletics, and career achievements.
The Student Honors Convocation also acknowledges students with GPAs of 3.25 and higher, highlighting their dedication and hard work.
