MOBILE, Ala.—The University of South Alabama National Alumni Association will honor six distinguished alumni, ardent Jaguar Athletics fans and a private philanthropic trust at its annual awards gala on Thursday, March 12 at the Mitchell Center. The event recognizes the achievements and contributions of alumni and advocates for USA.

This year’s recipients of the Distinguished Alumni Award are as follows.

James A. “Jim” Yance, B.A. 1970, a retired attorney, USA Board of Trustees vice chairman and chairman of Campaign USA: Leadership, the University’s first comprehensive fundraising campaign.

The Distinguished Service Award in the alumni category will be presented to Eugenia L. “Gigi” Armbrecht, who received a master’s degree in special education in 1975 and a master’s in sociology in 1988. Armbrecht serves as regional manager for regional and external affairs for AT&T.

The Distinguished Service Awards will be presented to Goldie Ungar and posthumously to her husband, Herman, who have been steadfast Jaguar Athletics fans. The Crampton Trust, a private philanthropic trust that has made numerous contributions to the university, College of Medicine and USA Hospitals, will also receive a Distinguished Service Award.

“These award winners have helped make the University of South Alabama, our community, our region and our nation a better place,” said Carol Kittrell, director of USA Alumni Relations. “We are excited about acknowledging and honoring their achievements and contributions.”