This award is for an alumnus/a who has served as a pioneer in his/her field of study and who has tirelessly given of his/her treasure through time or talents spanning a number of decades. This honoree may be selected from among the alumni of any of the eight departments and 2 programs of the School.

The 2016 HHS Lifetime Legacy Award recipient is Dr. Margaret Arbuckle. Dr. Arbuckle received a Master of Education and a PhD in Child Development and Family Relations in 1975 and 1983 respectively. She has been an extraordinary advocate for high quality education, including high quality early childhood education in our community and state for many decades.

Through her pioneering efforts, Guilford County became the first in the nation to create a local commission on the needs of children. Among many other leadership roles, Dr. Arbuckle is also a former Guilford County Commissioner and is the current chairperson of the North Carolina Child Advocacy Institute.