Alumni awards

Do you know someone who deserves to be recognized?

It's now easier and faster than ever to nominate that special alumnus or alumna who deserves to be recognized and honored by their fellow alumni. All alumni are welcome to nominate.

Instructions for Nominations

Complete our online form.  Nominations will be collected until June 1, 2010 for the 2010 award program.  Recipients will be invited back to campus in the fall to receive their awards at a special recognition ceremony. 

Award Categories

The Alumni Association Special Recognition Award recognizes and honors both graduates and friends of the University for their efforts to enhance the Alumni Association.

The Glenn G. Bartle Distinguished Alumnus/a Award honors a graduate who has distinguished himself or herself since graduating from the University and serves as a memorial to Dr. Glenn G. Bartle, the first president of Harpur College. Criteria for selection should include distinguished service to the University community, including the Alumni Association and Binghamton University Foundation.

The Edward Weisband Distinguished Alumnus/a Award for Public Service or Contribution to Public Affairs recognizes one alumnus or alumna each year whose life, work, career and contributions exemplify the highest standards of public service and deepest dedication to public affairs and sustenance of the common good at home and abroad.

The Alumni Admissions Volunteer Recognition Award recognizes and honors a graduate who has served Binghamton University as an outstanding volunteer in an Admissions capacity.

The Distinguished Service Award is given in recognition of a person (non-alumnus/a) whose life and significant achievements serve as examples of the University's aspirations for its students.

Read about the 2009 award recipients.

See the list of previous award recipients.