Alumni Achievement Award
Number of Awards
Limited to one per college, assuming the nominee is approved by the selection committee.
Eligibility
All graduates of the University who are 35 years of age or younger.
Criteria
Open to all graduates of the University, the individual should show extraordinary professional accomplishment.
Nominations
Nominations are solicited from the deans of the academic colleges in consultation with department chairpersons and faculty.
Selecting Body
The selection committee includes, but is not limited to, the provost of the University, an academic dean and chancellor, the vice president for development and alumni relations, the vice president of university relations, awards chair of Alumni Council, and the executive director of the Alumni Association.
Timeline
Nomination materials are available online. Nominations are typically due in early October. Selection is made in October. Visits are arranged through the sponsoring college(s) for the following spring. The award is presented to the recipient in a formal ceremony at a reception and dinner hosted by the President of the University.
Contact
Volunteer Services, Penn State Alumni Association, Hintz Family Alumni Center, University Park, PA 16802.
