UW-Parkside Seeking Distinguished Alumni Nominations
Nominations Due by June 30
Kenosha, Wis.- The University of Wisconsin-Parkside invites the community to nominate individuals for the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards. The UW-Parkside Distinguished Alumni Awards celebrate and honor the rich legacy of learning and accomplishments by those graduates who have excelled in their chosen field or performed exemplary service to our community. Anyone can nominate a UW-Parkside alum until June 30. The award winners will be recognized during UW-Parkside’s Fall 2025 Homecoming Celebration in October.
The 2025 Distinguished Alumni Awards will feature two new categories, including the Recent Alumni Award and the Outstanding Alumni Award, in addition to the traditional Alumni Achievement Award and Alumni Service Award.
The new Recent Alumni Award will be given to an alum who has graduated within the past 10 years (2015 or later) and has made a significant impact in their chosen field and their community. The newly minted Outstanding Alumni Award will be given to an individual who demonstrates exceptional professional achievement and whose contributions have had a positive impact on society.
UW-Parkside will also select one recipient each for the Alumni Achievement Award and the Alumni Service Award. The Alumni Achievement Award is given to a graduate who excels in their profession in areas of leadership, commitment to excellence, and lifelong learning, and has continued to grow in their profession. The Alumni Service Award is presented to an individual who demonstrates outstanding and significant contributions to the community or UW-Parkside.
To learn more about the Distinguished Alumni Awards or to nominate an alum, please visit https://www.uwp.edu/alumni/awards/
Since its founding in 1968, the University of Wisconsin-Parkside has been a trusted partner for the region’s higher educational needs, empowering students to thrive, advancing applied knowledge, and developing talent for the future. The university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as certificates and pre-professional programs, designed to foster personal and professional growth through real-world and impactful learning experiences. Located in the dynamic Chicago-Milwaukee corridor, UW-Parkside offers unmatched access to world-class internships, professional networks, and endless career-building opportunities, placing students at the center of it all.
Media contact:
Derek Fye
Communications Manager
University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Fye@uwp.edu | (262) 771-5419