HHP Associate Professor Dr. Demetrius Pearson has been awarded the Distinguished Service Award by the University of Houston Alumni Association (UHAA). The award was presented at UHAA's 62nd Annual Awards Gala. The Distinguished Service Award is given to UHAA Life Members who are set apart by a history of service to the association and university. Below are some images from the event.

Dr. Demetrius Pearson gives acceptance speech after receiving the 2016 University of Houston Alumni Association Distinguished Service Award

Dr. Demetrius Pearson and wife Karen at the 2016 University of Houston Alumni Association Gala
with former award recipient Mrs. Cynthia Coleman and husband Leonard

 Dr. Pearson poses with sons Will (left), Dwayne (right), and former award recipient Dr. Sharon Spillman (Ed.D. '11).

Dr. Pearson receives the 2016 UHAA Distinguished Service Award from Dwayne Pearson, his son and former Sport Administration student (B.S. '08).

Dr. Demetrius Pearson gives acceptance speech after receiving the 2016 University of Houston Alumni Association Distinguished Service Award

Alumni Award winners with UH President and Chancellor Dr. Khator