Distinguished Alumni Award

The annual Distinguished Alumni Award is formally presented by Ozarks Technical Community College each year at Commencement. This award honors OTC alumni who have accomplished exceptional career achievements and/or service to the community. Upon recommendation from the nomination committee, top candidates are presented to Chancellor Higdon for final consideration.

2024 Recipient
Ben McBride

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2023 Recipient
Craig Dort

Brett Magers

2022 Recipient
Brett Magers

Matthew Thomas Won Communication at Hammons Tower _ OTC WEB

2021 Recipient
Matthew Thomas

Marge Cheesman

2020 Recipient
Marge Cheesman

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2018 Recipient
Chief Bryan Newberry

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2017 Recipient
Andy Hedgpeth

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2016 Recipient
Chef Jennifer Smith

Elijah Haahr

2015 Recipient
State Representative
Elijah Haahr

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2014 Recipient
Special Agent Sgt. Joseph M Peters

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2013 Recipient
State Representative
Diane Franklin

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2012 Recipient
Rick Hughlett

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2011 Recipient
Ryan Nicholls

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2010 Recipient
Paul Sundy