Excellence in Leadership

The UNC Charlotte Excellence in Leadership Award was established in 2011 under the leadership of former Black Alumni Council President Dr. Gregory Davis ’76. The purpose of the program is to recognize the accomplishments of UNC Charlotte alumni and friends who have achieved “excellence.”

Previous College of Engineering Excellence in Leadership Award recipients:

• 2025 – Sherman Mumford ’99 B.S.E.T.
• 2024 – Victoria Watlington ’13 M.S.E.M., ’23 Ph.D.
• 2022 – Allen Levi Simmons ’20 B.S.E.T. 
• 2020 – Marsaynee Attia ’05 B.S.E.E., ’08 M.S.E.E.
• 2018 – Tiffani Teachey ’03 B.S.M.E., ’05 M.S.E.M.