Nominate alumni for UC Hall of Distinguished Alumni Awards
Distinguished Alumni Awards are presented each year by the University Alumni Association to alumni whose exceptional achievements and careers reflect the highest values embraced and promoted by the University and the Alumni Association. The award recipients have distinguished themselves by contributions made in their fields of work, professional or public service, or in the betterment of humanity.
You are invited to submit a nomination for the annual Hall of Distinguished Alumni Awards that include Distinguished Alumni and Outstanding Young Alumni. Awards are presented annually during the Alumni Luncheon on the Saturday of Homecoming. Nominations should be received by May 1st of each year for consideration by the Alumni Board’s Awards Committee and are considered active for a three-year period.
Award Criteria
Distinguished Alumni Award
- Individual must clearly demonstrate outstanding personal, civic, or professional achievements.
- Individual brings honor and recognition to the alma mater through profession or service.
- Individual of strong personal character, moral conviction, and Christian faith.
Outstanding Young Alumni Award
- Individual having attended or graduated no more than fifteen years from date of consideration.
- Individual whose achievements in career, public service and volunteer activities are worthy of recognition and have brought honor to the University.
- Individual of strong personal character, moral conviction, and Christian faith.
This form must be received no later than
May 1st for consideration by the UC Alumni Board during a calendar year. All nominations will be considered active for a three-year period. Nominations will be held in confidence. The committee reserves the right to request follow-up information for any nomination. The committee reserves the right to present particular awards during any calendar year.
Questions may be referred to the Director of Alumni Services, (606) 539-4176.