UK College of Design to Honor Award Recipients

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 18, 2012) — The University of Kentucky College of Design has announced the recipients of their 2012 Friend of the College and Alumnus of the Year Award, to be given out at the Scholarship and Awards Dinner on Oct. 18.

Scott Veazey, a 1974 graduate of UK, will be given the Alumnus of the Year Award, presented annually to an alumnus who has demonstrated a willingness to give back and support the College of Design.

Veazey, of Evansville, Ind., has served on the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) Board of Directors since 2005. At the 2011 Annual Meeting and Conference in Washington D.C., he was installed as president. Veazey continues to serve on the board of directors as past president and a member of several council committees. In 2011, he was awarded the AIA (American Institute of Architects) Indiana Edward D. Pierre Award for service to the architectural profession. Veazey is a member of the UK College of Design Advisory Board.

"Scott has been a valuable presence on the College of Design Advisory Board. His expertise in the architectural profession on a regional, national and global scale has been an important resource for the college," said Dean Michael Speaks.

Rodney Andrews will be given the Friend of the College Award, presented annually to someone who has partnered with the college to bring recognition and success. Andrews is the director of the UK Center for Applied Energy Research (CAER), a position he has held since 2007.

In addition to his work at CAER, Andrews is an associate professor for the UK Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering. He has directed major multi-university and industry-academic collaborative projects. Andrews has published more than 50 peer reviewed journal articles and three book chapters. He has been granted four patents. In addition to his UK achievements, Andrews is on the advisory board of the American Carbon Society and the executive council of the Consortium for Premium Carbon Products from Coal (CPCPC).

With CAER, Andrews has been instrumental in building some of the college's best studio projects. These include the Houseboat to Energy Efficient Residences (HBEER), The River Cities Project, The Paducah Studio, and the production of UK's entry in the fifth International Architecture Biennale Rotterdam.

"Rodney has been a tremendous asset for the college. Simply put, his partnership and willingness to collaborate has enabled the college to infuse many studios with the increasing important agenda of 'Design + Energy,'" said Dean Speaks. "The studios where we have partnered with CAER have not only challenged our students, but also enabled the college to reach new levels of importance in the global discussion of design."

MEDIA CONTACT: Whitney Hale, (859) 257-8716 or whitney.hale@uky.edu