2022

Ambrose “Rowdy” Gaines IV

Olympic Champion and Philanthropist

Throughout the 1980’s Rowdy Gaines was the fastest swimmer on the planet. The Winter Haven, Florida native didn’t start swimming until he was 17, but improved rapidly within two years to earn a swimming scholarship to Auburn University, where he quickly gained international fame.

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International Quality of Life Awards 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.

2021

June Henton, Ph.D.s

College of Human Sciences Dean Emeritus & Visionary Leader

2019

James R. Andrews

Renowned Orthopaedic Surgeon

2018

Lionel Richie

Humanitarian
Award-Winning Musician, Singer/Songwriter

2017

Tim and Kim Hudson

Philantrhopist
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

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