Eligibility Considerations

1. Candidate must be an alumnus or alumna of the South Carolina Honors College who is more than 10 years removed from graduation.
2. It is preferred that the candidate is able to attend the Homecoming Reception, but extenuating circumstances will be considered.
3. Candidate must not be running for or currently holding a public office.
4. The award recognizes professional excellence or contributions for the betterment of the Honors College or society.

Nominations

Nominators must submit a nomination letter. Nominations will be active for three years or until the nominee is no longer eligible for the award, whichever occurs first. Nominations may be updated during the three-year period.

Nominations may be submitted in one of three ways:

1. Email us at alumni@schc.sc.edu.
2. Complete the alumni award nomination form online.
3. Mail your nomination letter to:
   South Carolina Honors College
   ATTN: Distinguished Honors Alumni Award
   Harper College 120
   Columbia, SC 29208

2025 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients

Sheila Cregger

2025 Distinguished Honors Alumna Sheila Cregger is a 1978 graduate with a Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration. She and her husband Morris own plumbing and HVAC supplier the Cregger Company. The company boasts over 70 locations in eight states and supplies customers in 40 states.

Creighton Waters

2025 Distinguished Honors Alumnus Creighton Waters graduated from the Honors College in 1992 and the Joseph F. Rice School of Law in 1996. He serves as the Chief Attorney for the State Grand Jury section of the South Carolina Attorney General’s Office. During his career he has earned many accolades including an Ernest F. Hollings Award for Excellence in State Prosecution in 2011.