The Graduate of the Last Decade (GOLD) Award is presented annually to a recent alum, not necessarily a graduate, who in his or her life and career has demonstrated outstanding achievement and brought pride and honor to the University.
| Recipient | Class Year | Year Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan K. Blackwell | '06 | 2014 |
| John W. Bowen | '07 | 2016 |
| Tiffany Sprague Brown | '93 | 2001 |
| Jeff Click | '98 | 2006 |
| Jacqueline Corley | '12 | 2018 |
| R. Kim Cragin | '97 | 2004 |
| Robert S. Duran, Jr. | '98 | 2006 |
| Dr. Caleb Harris | '02 | 2012 |
| Jordan Kirby | '14 | 2023 |
| Austin Manger | '14 | 2022 |
| Jadee Upshaw Neff | '01 | 2009 |
| Nathan and Christy Hill Nockels | '97/ex '93 | 2005 |
| Joel C. Phelps | '93 | 2003 |
| Dr. Derek Royer | '11 | 2021 |
| Jami V. Smith | '94 | 2002 |
| Dr. Branson Craig Stephens | '00 | 2008 |
| Carrie Phillips Underwood | '01 | 2007 |
| Dr. Worthy Walker | '10 | 2017 |
| Michael Ware | '06 | 2015 |
| J. Derek Watson | '06 | 2011 |
| Kathryn Mills Wilson | '92 | 2000 |
| Peter Wilson | '09 | 2019 |