The Alumni Association recognizes the outstanding service and accomplishments of its members at the annual Alumni Awards Celebration each spring Reunion Weekend. The Distinguished Alumnus/a Award, the Young Alumnus/a Award, the Samuel Orr Honorary Alumnus/a Award, and the Edie Bates Volunteer Service Award are presented at that time.
Anyone may nominate eligible alumni and friends at any time throughout the year, however, nominations must be received by September 1 to be considered for the current year. Nominations are reviewed by members of the award selection committee of the Alumni Association Board of Directors, and the recipients are presented to the Board of Directors for final approval at the October meeting. For a complete list of past recipients, visit https://www.evansville.edu/alumni/alumniAwards.cfm.
Recognizes an individual (or couple) for distinction in their profession and service to their community and UE. It is the highest honor the University of Evansville Alumni Association can bestow.
Presented to a recent graduate each year in recognition of his or her personal and professional achievements and service. This award, established in 1997 by the Alumni Association Board of Directors, was created to recognize personal and professional achievements of alumni early in their careers.
The University of Evansville Alumni Association created the Samuel Orr Honorary Alumnus Award to recognize non-alumni for their service and commitment to UE. This award, established in 1971, was renamed in 1997 in honor of Dr. Samuel Orr who served the University as a trustee for 59 years. It is the highest honor the Alumni Association can bestow upon a non-alumnus.
In 1998, The University of Evansville Alumni Association Board of Directors established the Edie Bates Volunteer Service Award. The award recognized Edie Bates exceptional volunteerism within the University alumni community. This award is given each year to volunteers who show the same selfless dedication that Edie Bates displayed through her service to others and to the University.
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