Three Alabamians on Monday joined the hallowed ranks of the Alabama Academy of Honor at the latest induction ceremony.

The Alabama Academy of Honor, established in 1965, bestows honor and recognition upon Alabamians for accomplishments and service benefiting or reflecting great credit on the state. Membership is limited to 100 living Alabamians plus all of the state’s living governors.

The three new inductees who joined the ranks Monday are civil rights activist Bernard LaFayette Jr., former Mobile mayor Sandy Stimpson and UAB president Ray Watts.

“One offered unparalleled leadership in public service, another furthered life-saving medical research, while the third bravely pursued freedom and civil rights,” said Gov. Kay Ivey.

Bernard LaFayette Jr.

Bernard LaFayette Jr. of Tampa Flori

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