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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.

Criteria:

  • Has earned either a undergraduate and/or graduate degree from UW-Green Bay.
  • Has not attended UW-Green Bay in the last 10 years.
  • Must have a high ranking in his/her profession.
  • Must have made contributions to others through civic/humanitarian activities.
  • Distinctive records of achievement with recognition and reputations, which extend well beyond the immediate environments in which they live and work.
  • The record of distinctive achievement for the candidates should extend over a substantial period of time to assure continuity of performance, stability and maturity.

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
  • Recipients are required to attend the awards ceremony. If for some reason they are unavailable, they will be recognized the following year.
  • Once all the necessary documents have been received, candidates remain active for consideration for a period of two years.
  • Up to three new awards will be presented each year.

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