Receives Outstanding Alumnus at Large Award

During the Hampton University Reunion/Commencement Alumni Awards Banquet May 8, 2010, Dr. Ronald Hutton received the Outstanding Alumnus-at-Large Award in front of more than 730 alumni who were in attendance for the exciting evening.

“I am humbled, honored and excited about receiving the award,” stated Hutton. “As a graduate of the Class of 1971, this award is extremely special because we as a class have made a special effort to make Hampton proud of our accomplishments.” He continued, “Coming from a small town, for me to attend Hampton was a great opportunity. My experience has been great all the way around.”

Hutton earned the Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Hampton Institute in 1971. In 1975, he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Howard University. He served in the U.S. Dental Corps from 1975-1978 and in the U.S. Army Reserves from 1978-2003 retiring after 25 years as a colonel. He has been a partner and dentist at Winston-Salem Dental Care in Winston-Salem, N.C. for 32 years. Hutton has received professional honors from the American College of Dentists and the Academy of General Dentistry.  In addition to the commitment he makes to his professional activities and meeting the demands of a successful dental practice, Hutton devotes untiring energy and time to his community. He serves on the Board of Directors of Boy Scouts of America, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Forsyth County and Bald Head Island Conservancy. Hutton also serves as a Sedation Evaluator for the North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners and on the Zoning Board of Adjustments for the Town of Lewisville, N.C. Hutton is an active member of the Greensboro Chapter of the National Hampton Alumni Association.