Alumni Awards

Each year, the Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences honors some of its outstanding alumni through the selection and presentation of the following accolades:

 

Distinguished Alumni Award

(10+ years since graduation)

Spotlights alumni whose exceptional achievements, leadership, and contributions have brought distinction to the college and made a meaningful impact within their profession, community, or society.

 

Distinguished Young Alumni Award

(Less than 10 years since graduation)

Honors alumni in the early stages of their career whose outstanding accomplishments, leadership, and promise reflect the excellence and impact fostered by the college.

 

Distinguished Service Award

(Alumni and friends)

Recognizes those whose exceptional service to the college demonstrates a lasting commitment to advancing the university’s mission to provide the best possible educational experience for students.

 

Submission Requirements and Eligibility

Except for the Distinguished Service Award, which allows for the nomination of both alumni and friends, all candidates must have received their degree from the OU Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences.

 

Submission Requirements

Submission of a fully completed online nomination form, which requires a letter of recommendation from the nominator. Full details are included within the nomination form.

Eligibility

To avoid any potential conflicts of interest, the following are not eligible for alumni awards consideration: current employees of any University of Oklahoma entity or the University of Oklahoma Foundation, current alumni awards selection committee members, self-nominations, nominations from family members. Eligibility requirements may be amended at any time at the discretion of the college.

 

Number of Awards

Either one (1) or two (2) recipients may be selected for the Distinguished Alumni and Distinguished Young Alumni Award. Only one Distinguished Service Award recipient will be selected.

 

2027 Nominations Form

Nominations Deadline

Friday, October 16, 2026