Alumni awards
Nominations for the 2024 College of Engineering Alumni Awards are due by December 18, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. ET.
The College of Engineering will hold its first Alumni Awards ceremony at Carnival 2024, during which we will recognize and celebrate College of Engineering alumni for their achievements and service. Carnival will take place April 12-14. We are proud to honor members of the College of Engineering community who make an impact in industry and on the College.
Nominations will require an online nomination form, a professional summary (such as a resume, a bio, or even a LinkedIn profile), a one-page nomination letter from the nominator, and a one to two-page letter of recommendation from a second source.
Categories
- Alumni Outstanding Achievement Award: Alumni who have exceptional accomplishments and leadership in their professional field, which brings distinction to themselves and honor to the college.
- Alumni Service Excellence Award: Presented to alumni for their volunteer service to the college and its departments. Financial contributions are excluded from consideration.
- Recent Alumni Outstanding Achievement Award: Awarded to alumni who have graduated within the last ten years for their exceptional professional achievements.
- Recent Alumni Service Excellence Award: Awarded to alumni who have graduated within the last ten years for their volunteer service to the college and its departments.
Nominations
Nominations for the 2024 College of Engineering Alumni Awards are due by December 18, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. ET.
Please complete the online nomination form to honor exceptional alumni. In order for nominations to be considered, the following materials must be uploaded to the nomination form:
- A professional summary, such as a resume, bio, or LinkedIn profile for the nominee(s)
- A one-page nomination letter describing why your nominee(s) should receive a College of Engineering Alumni Award
- A one- to two-page letter of support written by someone other than the nominator. This letter can be submitted on behalf of an individual or a group
Selection process
Each year, College of Engineering Alumni Award honorees will be selected by members of the Alumni Award Committee, which is composed of several members of the Dean's Advocacy Council, as well as representatives from the College of Engineering faculty and staff. Nominations will be evaluated entirely on the impact of the nominee's professional or vocational work and/or service to the College of Engineering.
FAQs
- What if I missed the nomination deadline?
Nominations for next year can be submitted anytime and will be considered for the 2025 College of Engineering Alumni Awards. - Do award winners need to attend the ceremony?
Yes. Honorees must be able to attend the award ceremony at Carnival in order to receive their award. If they cannot attend, their award will be held and presented the following year. - Can deceased alumni be nominated?
Unfortunately, awards will not be presented posthumously.