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Distinguished Alumni Award

This award recognizes UW-Green Bay graduates who have distinguished themselves in their professional field and are widely recognized for their career accomplishments. Civic and/or humanitarian activities for the benefit of others is also taken into consideration. If you know of a UW-Green Bay alumnus who meets the award's criteria, please complete the online nomination form so he or she can be considered for a future award.

View past recipients of the Distinguished Alumni Award.

Criteria:

  • Has earned, 16 or more years ago, either an undergraduate and/or a graduate degree from UW-Green Bay.
  • Has demonstrated significant professional achievement over an extended period of time.
  • Has received recognition in his/her chosen field.
  • Must have made major contributions to others through civic/humanitarian activities which extend well beyond the immediate environments in which the nominee lives and works.

Nomination Process:

  • Alumni, friends of the University, faculty/staff, and the public at large are invited to make nominations.
  • Nominations are accepted year-round.
  • Nominees are notified and asked to submit the following information for their file:
    • Résumé
    • Any additional documentation they wish to provide
  • Once all necessary documents have been received, candidates who are not selected in the year they are nominated remain active for consideration for two additional years.

For additional information, please contact Alumni Relations at 920-465-2586 or via e-mail at alumni@uwgb.edu.