Award Criteria
Please review the criteria for each award category. Distinguished Alumni may be nominated in up to two categories. The Awards Committee may determine the best fit for each nominee based on the provided information.
Recent Alumni Award
The Recent Alumni Award is given to an alum that has graduated within 10 years - graduated in 2015 or later - who have made a significant impact.
Alumni Achievement Award
The Alumni Achievement Award is given to a graduate who have excelled in their professions in areas of leadership, commitment to excellence and lifelong learning, and has continued to grow in their professions.
- Has the nominee shown exceptional achievement within their profession? Have they made a significant impact on their profession and/or community?
- Has the nominee brought distinction to themselves and/or value to their community? Have their achievements brought any recognition to the University?
- Does the nominee show conclusive evidence of continued growth and progression in his/her chosen career?
- If he/she is being nominated primarily for a one-time achievement (i.e., discovery, invention, heroic) and does the achievement have lasting impact? Does it pave the way for future development in the field?
- Do the achievements advance the graduate's profession? Is there evidence that he/she is highly respected by peers?
- Is the nominee outstanding and distinguished, or is he/she just doing a good job?
- Does he/she hold offices of leadership, particularly elected positions, in professional societies/organizations?
- Does the nomination support that the nominee is committed to excellence, continued improvement and lifelong learning?
- Has the nominee won other prestigious awards?
Service Alumni Award
The Service Alumni Award is presented an individual who demonstrate outstanding and significant contributions to the community and/or UW-Parkside.
- Does the nominee show exceptional service in support of the advancement and continued excellence of UW-Parkside?
- Does the nominee have a steadfast history of commitment to his/her community?
- Does the nominee play active volunteer roles? Does he/she go above and beyond what's required? For example, leading an effort versus "sitting" on many boards without providing leadership.
- Is there evidence that the nominee makes a significant difference as a result of his/her service?
- Has the nominee initiated a significant volunteer program?
- Is there evidence that he/she is highly respected by peers?
- Does the nomination support that the nominee is committed to excellence, continued improvement and lifelong learning?
- Has the nominee won other prestigious awards for his/her service?
Nominate an alumni for the Service Alumni Award
Distinguished Alumni Award
The Distinguished Alumni Award is given to an individual who demonstrates exceptional professional achievement, whose contributions have a positive impact on society, and who bring distinction to themselves and UW-Parkside.
