Awards and Recognition

UW-Oshkosh takes pride in the success of our graduates in their professional careers and through their civic involvement. Each year during homecoming, the Alumni Association recognizes these extraordinary individuals with:

The Distinguished Alumni Award – the highest award that alumni can receive from the association. It is awarded to individuals who are active in their professional fields and are widely recognized for their career accomplishments.
The Outstanding Young Alumni Award – awarded to alumni who have graduated within the last 15 years. Selection is based on professional and civic accomplishments and future promise.
The Alumni Outstanding Service Award – awarded to alumni who have made exemplary contributions to UW-Oshkosh through their volunteer efforts, energy, leadership, support and/or philanthropic donations impacting the University.

Nominate a Deserving Graduate

We want your help in identifying exceptional alumni. Submit your nomination form today to pay tribute to former classmates or notable friends who you commend for reaching and exceeding their career goals.

Nominate a Candidate

The priority nomination deadline is March 1 of each year to ensure timely completion of the full process. Nominations received after the March 1 deadline will be considered for the next cycle.

Please note, a nominee can only be nominated in one award category.

Once the Online Nomination Form is received, the nominee will be contacted by the Alumni Office.

If the nominee accepts, they will complete the process by submitting the following materials by March 15:

Resume or Vitae
Two Letters of Recommendation
Nominee Questionnaire

Resume or Vitae
Two Letters of Recommendation
Nominee Questionnaire

Narrative outlining the accomplishments based on the award criteria
Two letters of support from individuals familiar with the nominee’s accomplishments

Nominating Criteria for Recipients:

Nominee must be able to be present during the Alumni Awards Dinner (Friday evening of Homecoming weekend).
May not be a current employee of UW-Oshkosh.
May not be a sitting UWO Alumni Association Board member or UWO Foundation Board Member.
Must be living at the time the nomination is submitted.

For more information about recent award recipients, search UW-Oshkosh Today alumni stories.

If you have questions, please contact us at alumni@uwosh.edu.