Every year, several Alumni are selected as “Outstanding Alumni”. The Outstanding Alumni Award recognizes alumni who have attained outstanding achievements and success in their professions and /or have attained outstanding service to their communities.
Below is a list of previous winners.
| Year | Name | Honor |
| 2024 | Ben Hampton | Outstanding Young Alumnus |
| 2024 | Tom Poole | Outstanding Retiree |
| 2024 | Chat York | Outstanding Alumnus |
| 2024 | Lacinda Smith | Outstanding Alumna |
| 2024 | Brad Smith | Outstanding Alumnus |
| 2024 | Bob & Kennie Smith | Outstanding Alumni |
| 2024 | Wyandotte Nation | Award of Merit |
| 2023 | Rick Chaney | School of Human Environmental Science |
| 2023 | Josh Maxson | School of Liberal Arts |
| 2023 | Grant Victor | School of Agriculture and Natural Science |
| 2023 | Richard Hatfield | Award of Merit |
| 2023 | Coleman Proctor | Outstanding Young Alumnus |
| 2023 | Monty Franks | Outstanding Retired Faculty |
| 2023 | Peggy Rhine | Outstanding Retired Staff |
| 2022 | Dr. David Meadows | School of Environmental Services |
| 2022 | Keifer Thompson | School of Liberal Arts |
| 2022 | Dr. Joel Grigsby | School of Agriculture & Natural Sciences |
| 2022 | Ingersoll Family | Award of Merit |
| 2022 | Brandi Payton | Outstanding Young Alumna |
| 2022 | Dr. Hank Coiner | Outstanding Retired Faculty |
| 2022 | Lou Berry | Outstanding Retired Staff |
| 2021 | Gary Calcagno | School of Environmental Services |
| 2021 | Kaz Okochi | School of Liberal Arts |
| 2021 | Michael Kelsey | School of Agriculture & Natural Sciences |
| 2021 | Peoria Tribe of Indians of Oklahoma | Award of Merit |
| 2021 | Rachel Pickens | Outstanding Young Alumna |
| 2021 | Ed Hammons | Outstanding Retired Faculty |
| 2020 | Chuck Hoskin Sr. | School of Environmental Services |
| 2020 | Dr. Jeanie Webb | School of Liberal Arts |
| 2020 | Dr. Joe Peek | School of Agriculture & Natural Sciences |
| 2020 | Jurgensmeyer Family | Award of Merit |
| 2020 | Kassie McCoy | Outstanding Young Alumna |
| 2020 | Orland Aldridge | Outstanding Retired Faculty |
| 2019 | Chad Davis | Outstanding Young Alumnus |
| 2019 | Charlene Leubecker | School of Environmental Services |
| 2019 | Dr. Brian Arnall | Outstanding Young Alumnus |
| 2019 | Dr. Brian Renegar | School of Agriculture & Natural Sciences |
| 2019 | Dr. Paul Kroutter | School of Liberal Arts |
| 2019 | Jerold Graham | Outstanding Retired Faculty |
| 2019 | Sondra Holt | Award of Merit |
| 2018 | Annette Black | Award of Merit |
| 2018 | Dr. Kenneth Sewell | School of Agriculture & Natural Sciences |
| 2018 | Dr. Ric Baser | School of Liberal Arts |
| 2018 | Earl Dunkleberger | School of Environmental Services |
| 2018 | John Lomax | Outstanding Retired Faculty |
| 2018 | Jonas Rabel | Outstanding Young Alumnus |
| 2017 | Anna Milligan | Award of Merit |
| 2017 | Dean Kruithof | School of Liberal Arts |
| 2017 | Dr. Maxine Cornwell | Outstanding Retired Faculty |
| 2017 | Dr. Shannon Cunningham | School of Agriculture and Natural Sciences |
| 2017 | Jerry Crawford | School of Human and Environmental Sciences |
| 2017 | Marcel Walther | Outstanding Young Alumnus |
| 2016 | David Kissler | School of Agriculture and Natural Sciences |
| 2016 | Jim Conard | Award of Merit |
| 2016 | Rod Kramer | Outstanding Retired Faculty |
| 2016 | Rodney Spriggs | School of Human and Environmental Sciences |
| 2016 | Tommy Dodson | School of Liberal Arts |
| 2015 | Art Cousatte | Award of Merit |
| 2015 | Bo Reese | School of Human Environmental Sciences |
| 2015 | Bryant Clift | Outstanding Young Alumnus |
| 2015 | Dan & Kathy Call | School of Liberal Arts |
| 2015 | Jim Grover | Outstanding Retired Faculty |
| 2015 | Paula Monroe-Aldridge | School of Agriculture & Natural Sciences |
| 2014 | Bobby Carder | Award of Merit |
| 2014 | Donne Pitman | School of Human Environmental Science |
| 2014 | Kent Ketcher | School of Liberal Arts |
| 2014 | Sonny Booth | School of Ag and Natural Sciences |
| 2013 | David Thomas | School of Ag and Natural Sciences |
| 2013 | Joe and Dee Ann Neill | School of Human Environmental Science |
| 2013 | Mike Sexton | Award of Merit |
| 2013 | Ted Watts | School of Liberal Arts |
| 2012 | Carmen Couch | Award of Merit |
| 2012 | Chief John Froman | School of Liberal Arts |
| 2012 | Jack Trask | School of Human Environmental Science |
| 2012 | Rep. Wade Rousselot | School of Ag and Natural Sciences |
| 2011 | Clay Roblyer | Award of Merit |
| 2011 | Dennis Manning | School of Ag and Natural Sciences |
| 2011 | Larry Glenn | Award of Merit |
| 2011 | Patti Beth Anderson | School of Liberal Arts |
| 2011 | Rick Vandaveer | School of Human Environmental Science |
| 2010 | Dana Jim | School of Liberal Arts |
| 2010 | Dr. Clark McQuigg | Award of Merit |
| 2010 | Dr. Collis Green | School of Ag and Natural Sciences |
| 2010 | Dr. Karen Wells | School of Human Environmental Science |
| 2009 | Diane Hammons | School of Human Environmental Science |
| 2009 | Earl Clark | School of Liberal Arts |
| 2009 | Laswon Essex | School of Ag and Natural Sciences |
| 2009 | Willie and Jane Osborn | Award of Merit |
| 2008 | Colby and Debbie Allen | Award of Merit |
| 2008 | David Froman | Outstanding Alumnus |
| 2008 | Gene Waylan | Award of Merit |
| 2008 | Harvey Morrison | Award of Merit |
| 2007 | Bobby Hayes | Award of Merit |
| 2007 | Jackie Kreeger | Award of Merit |
| 2007 | Phyllis Worley | Outstanding Alumna |
| 2006 | Adam Weece | Outstanding Alumnus |
| 2005 | Dixie Woodall | Outstanding Alumna |
| 2005 | Roy Wilson | Outstanding Alumnus |
| 2004 | Jeff Trussler | Outstanding Alumnus |
| 2004 | Larry Mocha | Outstanding Alumnus |
| 2003 | Glenn Purcell | Outstanding Alumnus |
| 2003 | Ted Fisher | Outstanding Alumnus |
| 2002 | Brian Anderson | Outstanding Alumnus |
| 2002 | Brian Moss | Outstanding Alumnus |
| 2002 | Woodrow Bowles | Outstanding Alumnus |
| 2001 | Jay Parmley | Outstanding Alumnus |
| 2000 | British Flyers Training School Cadets | Outstanding Alumnus |
| 1999 | Barbara Stoner Owens | Outstanding Alumna |
| 1999 | Cletus Green | Outstanding Alumnus |
| 1999 | Kent Thomas | Outstanding Alumnus |
| 1999 | Robert Landsdown | Outstanding Alumnus |
| 1998 | Gary Ward | Outstanding Alumnus |
| 1998 | Kimberly Jacobs Tuck | Outstanding Alumna |
| 1998 | Robert Mendell | Outstanding Alumnus |
| 1998 | Steve Turnbo | Outstanding Alumnus |
| 1997 | Alan Robertson | Outstanding Alumnus |
| 1997 | Barbara Fisher | Outstanding Alumna |
| 1996 | Don Dareing | Outstanding Alumnus |
| 1996 | Gene Tucker | Outstanding Alumnus |
| 1996 | James Pees | Outstanding Alumnus |
| 1996 | Jane Osborn | Outstanding Alumna |
| 1995 | Clinton White | Outstanding Alumnus |
| 1995 | Dr. Linda Warner | Outstanding Alumna |
| 1994 | Barry Reynolds | Outstanding Alumnus |
| 1994 | Cherry Brewster Redus | Outstanding Alumnus |
| 1994 | Donna Nace Long | Outstanding Alumna |
| 1994 | Dr. Forrest Crawford | Outstanding Alumnus |
| 1994 | Dr. Ray Dale Washam | Outstanding Alumnus |
| 1994 | Jo-Lynne Maxwell | Outstanding Alumna |
| 1993 | Stephen Gwartney | Outstanding Alumnus |
| 1992 | Joe Hutts | Outstanding Alumnus |
| 1991 | Carey Casey | Outstanding Alumnus |
| 1990 | Carol Calcagno | Outstanding Alumna |
| 1990 | Don Barr | Outstanding Alumnus |
| 1989 | Joe Smith | Outstanding Alumnus |
| 1988 | Elizabeth Gee Crews | Outstanding Alumna |
| 1988 | Lloyd Ogle | Outstanding Alumnus |
| 1987 | Dr. Carol Morris | Outstanding Alumna |
| 1986 | Carol Olds | Outstanding Alumna |
| 1986 | Joe Robinson | Outstanding Alumnus |
| 1985 | Archie Gwartney | Outstanding Alumnus |
| 1984 | Dr. Steve Grigsby | Outstanding Alumnus |
| 1983 | John C. Woody | Outstanding Alumnus |
| 1982 | Dr. Bill Goodman | Outstanding Alumnus |
| 1981 | Marcia Rowe | Outstanding Alumna |
| 1980 | Bill Christenson | Outstanding Alumnus |
| 1979 | Bob & Ruth Ann Maxwell | Outstanding Alumni |
| 1978 | Dr. Bill Able | Outstanding Alumnus |
| 1977 | Dr. Charles Angle | Outstanding Alumnus |
| 1976 | Lloyd Cole, Jr. | Outstanding Alumnus |
| 1975 | Jack. P. Wallace | Outstanding Alumnus |
| 1974 | Dr. Myron A. Cordum | Outstanding Alumnus |
| 1974 | Mildred (Burford) Carter | Outstanding Alumna |
| 1973 | Bill Smith | Outstanding Alumnus |
| 1972 | Charles C. Chesnut | Outstanding Alumnus |
| 1971 | David Burr | Outstanding Alumnus |