Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. N. Jan Davis
Former Astronaut, Auburn Alumna ‘77
Dr. N. Jan Davis, a 1977 Auburn University alumna and former NASA astronaut, has inspired generations through her remarkable career in space exploration and leadership. Over more than a decade at NASA, she served as a mission specialist on three space shuttle flights, spending more than 673 hours in space.
Prior Lifetime Achievement Recipients
The College of Human Sciences, upon occasion, bestows the Lifetime Achievement Award to outstanding individuals who have achieved success in their chosen professions and brought honor to the State of Alabama and/or Auburn University. Included among the list of distinguished former recipients are:
2024
Billy Reid
Award-winning Fashion Designer and Community Builder
2023
Ginger and Walt Woltosz
Entrepreneurs and Philanthropists
2022
Rowdy Gaines
Olympic Champion and Philanthropist
2021
June Henton, Ph.D.
College of Human Sciences Dean Emeritus & Visionary Leader
2019
James R. Andrews
Renowned Orthopaedic Surgeon
2018
Lionel Richie
Humanitarian
Award-Winning Musician, Singer/Songwriter
Award-Winning Musician, Singer/Songwriter
2017
Tim and Kim Hudson
Philanthropist
Retired MLB All Star pitcher (Tim) and Attorney (Kim)
Retired MLB All Star pitcher (Tim) and Attorney (Kim)
2016
Heman Edward and Elza Eliza Stewart Drummond Family
Business Leaders and Philanthropists
2015
Charles W. Barkley
Basketball Legend
& Emmy Award-winning Sports Analyst
& Emmy Award-winning Sports Analyst
2014
The Honorable Spencer Bachus
U.S. Congressman Alabama's 6th District
2013
Tim Cook
CEO, Apple Inc.
2012
Jimmy & Chris Pursell
Philanthropists & Entrepreneurs
2011
Olivia Bouler
Youth in Action Humanitarian Award
2010
Alabama Governor Bob Riley
& First Lady Patsy Riley
2008
Emmylou Harris
Legendary Musical Artist
2006
Nancy Lopez Night
Legendary Professional Golfer
2004
Jim Rogers
Investor and Author
2002
Samuel "Sambo" Mockbee
Founder, Auburn University Rural Studio
2001
Winton M. "Red" & Carolyn Self Blount
Alabama Philanthropists
2000
J. Smith Lanier, II & Elizabeth Walker Lanier
J. Smith Lanier & Co.
1999
Elena Diaz-Verson Amos
Philanthropist and Humanitarian
1998
Vincent E. "Bo" Jackson
Humanitarian & Professional Athlete
