The Distinguished Alumni Award honors UHCL graduates who have made significant contributions
to society and whose accomplishments and careers have brought credit to the institution.
The Distinguished Alumni Award has been presented by the UHCL Alumni Association since 1984.

Craig A. Cordola, '98 MHA/MBA
Chief Executive Officer, Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center

Bernard Harris Jr., '99 MBA
NASA Astronaut; President and Chief Executive Officer, Vesalius Ventures; Founder and President, Harris Foundation

Stephen K. Jones Jr., '96 MHA/MBA
Chief Executive Officer, Clear Lake Regional Medical Center and Mainland Medical Center

The Honorable E. J. (Joe) King, '77 BS
County Judge, Brazoria County

Introduced in 2005, the Early Achievement Award is granted to a UHCL graduate, age 45 or younger,
for significant accomplishments in business or personal life, or for service to the university and/or the UHCL Alumni Association.

Nefertari Brown Mundy, '06 MS, '09 MS
Manager of Counseling Services, Houston Independent School District

Christa English George, '95 BA
NASA JSC Scientific and Technical Information Center Supervisor,
Tessada & Associates Inc.

Created in 2006, the Outstanding Professor Award honors professors who embody
the fulfillment of learning and discovery by utilizing innovative teaching methods to inspire students.
Honorees share a passion for the university, its mission and the potential for change through education.
Award recipients build a sense of community among students through active involvement with
student organizations, shared governance and mentoring.

Kwok-Bun Yue
Professor, Computer Science and Computer Information Systems;
Chair, Computing and Mathematics Division;
UH-Clear Lake, School of Science and Computer Engineering