The Outstanding Young Alumna/Alumnus Award is presented to alumni or honorary alumni under the age of forty.
Its recipients demonstrate notable accomplishment in their professions or involvement in civic, community or church participation. They practice Christian principles and conduct in their lives. They demonstrate loyalty to Greenville College and support the ideals set forth in its mission, vision and identity statements. Selection for this award considers the recipient’s church and community service, creative activity, public awards and appointments, and public or organizational recognition.
| Jennifer Hanson-dePaula ('00) | 2012 |
| Michelle Brown Kratzer ('95) | 2011 |
| Mailee Harris Smith ('00) | 2010 |
| Scott Giffen ('99) | 2009 |
| David Thompson ('98) | 2008 |
| Jason Cannon ('98) | 2008 |
| Jaunita Irizarry ('98) | 2007 |
| Paul Donnell ('02) | 2006 |
| Matthew R. Bronleewe ('96 Non-Grad) | 2005 |
| Anne Marie Kyle ('93) | 2004 |
| Not Given | 2002-2003 |
| R. Brian Patton ('88) | 2001 |
| Tracy L. Hall ('85) | 2000 |
| Amy J. Dillow ('90) | 1999 |
| Peter A. Samuelson ('90) | 1998 |
| Kim K. Mathews ('85) | 1997 |
| Kendell G. Stephens ('80) | 1996 |
| Richard O. Westlake ('76) | 1995 |
| Not Given | 1993-1994 |
| Ray L. Edmonds ('82 Non-Grad) | 1992 |
| Roy S. Mulholland ('86) | 1991 |
| Chaz L. Corzine ('81) | 1990 |
| Mari E. Nelson ('71) | 1989 |
| Dennis N. Spencer ('75) | 1988 |
| Robert W. Bastian ('74) | 1987 |
| Craig W. Tidball ('76) | 1986 |
| John D. Knight ('77) | 1985 |
| Hope A. Cranston ('74) | 1984 |
| Fred L. Ficklin ('63) | 1983 |
| Roy H. Bahl ('61) | 1982 |
| John S. Burd ('61) | 1982 |
| Bevery Reeds Bimes ('63) Michalak | 1980 |
| Jon M. Finley ('64) | 1979 |
| Timothy Kratzer ('67) | 1978 |
| Jerry A. Alexander ('64) | 1977 |
| Howard A. Snyder ('62) | 1977 |