WACO, Texas - The NCEA is proud to announce the winners of the 2023 NCEA Distinguished Alumni Awards. These awards are presented to women who, after the completion of their undergraduate degree at an NCEA member institution, have made significant contributions in a professional field.

Distinguished Alumni are recognized in nine categories including Business, Community Engagement, Education, Equine Industry (Trainer/Coach), Equine Industry (Medical/Pharmaceutical), Equine Industry (Professional Rider), Health Science, Media & Communication and Young Alumni. Distinguished Alumni are separated from their institution for at least six years prior to nomination and are recognized as distinguished in the following areas: academic success, athletic success, outstanding service contributions, and post-graduate success.
 
Each NCEA team had the opportunity to nominate one alumni in each category. The nominations were reviewed by a selection committee and the recommendations were approved by the NCEA Board of Directors. The 2023 Distinguished Alumni will be recognized during the NCEA National Championship scheduled in April 2023 at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida.
 
The following alumni have been selected as recipients of the 2023 NCEA Distinguished Alumni Awards:

Business	Carley Montemuro Myers	TCU
Community Engagement	Jennifer Jones	Texas A&M
Education	Lauren McLendeon	Georgia
Equine Industry: Professional Rider	Carly Anthony	Georgia
Equine Industry: Coach/Trainer	Abby O’Mara	Georgia
Equine Industry: Medical/Pharmaceutical	Dr. Kari Hancock	TCU
Health Science	Dr. Alison Ceresani Hartman	South Carolina
Media & Communication	Courtney Motz	TCU
Young Alumni	Carter Anderson	Georgia