Awards and Recognition
Outstanding Achievement Deserves Recognition
Since 1943, the University of Arizona Alumni Association has presented accomplished alumni and friends with distinguished awards. Our goal is to recognize alumni, friends of the institution, community leaders, faculty, staff, students, alumni clubs, and college alumni councils for outstanding achievement and/or service to the University of Arizona, the Alumni Association, their communities, and/or their professions. We invite you to nominate an individual for outstanding achievement.
2007 Homecoming Award Winners
College of Nursing Homecoming Breakfast |
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Sandra VanDam |
Anderson |
Leo B. Hart Humanitarian Award |
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Jane |
Carrington |
Student Volunteer Award |
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Brandi |
Dilday |
Student Volunteer Award |
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Jessie |
Pergrin |
Honorary Alumnus Award |
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Richard |
Polheber |
Bear Down Award |
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Arlette |
Stevens |
Outstanding Young Alumni Volunteer Award |
College of Engineering Homecoming Breakfast |
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Ray |
Haynes |
Distinguished Citizen Award |
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Paul |
Prazak |
Sidney S. Woods Alumni Service Award |
Alumni Association Awards Reception |
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William |
Arms |
Professional Achievement Award |
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Timothy |
Bee |
Public Service Award |
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CALS Alumni Council Board of Directors |
College Alumni Council Award of Excellence |
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Cass |
Colbourne |
Bear Down Award |
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Shirley Grounds |
Duncan |
Bear Down Award |
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Sharon |
Hekman |
Distinguished Citizen Award |
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Kenneth |
Jackimczyk |
Professional Achievement Award |
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Brian |
Jeffries |
Honorary Alumnus Award |
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Michael |
Joyner |
Professional Achievement Award |
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Steven |
Lynn |
Distinguished Citizen Award |
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Norton School Council of Alumni & Friends |
College Alumni Council Red and Blue Award |
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Bruce |
Parks |
Public Service Award |
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Kenneth |
Poocha |
Public Service Award |
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Anthony |
Roda |
Distinguished Citizen Award |
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San Diego Alumni Club |
Alumni Club Red and Blue Award |
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Darlene |
Sorrell |
Professional Achievement Award |
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Linda Augur |
Stead |
Distinguished Citizen Award |
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Pamela |
Turbeville |
Professional Achievement Award |
College of Pharmacy Alumni & Friends Dinner |
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| First Name | Last Name | Award |
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David |
Apgar |
Extraordinary Faculty Award |
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William |
Fritz |
Professional Achievement Award |
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Mary |
Relling |
Professional Achievement Award |
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The University of Arizona Alumni Association Award Descriptions
Each year, since 1943, the University of Arizona Alumni Association has presented accomplished alumni and friends with distinguished awards. Our goal is to recognize alumni, friends of the institution, community leaders, faculty, staff, students, alumni clubs, and college alumni councils for outstanding achievement and service to the University of Arizona, the Alumni Association, their communities, and their professions.
Alumni Achievement Award est. 1943
The Alumni Achievement Award is given to an alumna or alumnus
who has attained prominence nationally in her or his field of endeavor and
demonstrated outstanding service to the University of Arizona. This award is the
highest honor the Arizona Alumni Association bestows upon alumni, and is
presented during Commencement ceremonies. It is endorsed by the Arizona Board of
Regents, the University of Arizona, and the Alumni Association, and carries the
signatures of the chair of the Alumni Association national Board of Directors,
the president of the University of Arizona, and the president of the Arizona
Board of Regents.
Alumni Association Recognition Award est. 1964
The Alumni Recognition Award honors individuals for a
particular accomplishment.
Bear Down Award est. 1986
The Bear Down Award is given to an individual who has
performed noteworthy or meritorious service on behalf of the University of
Arizona.
The Distinguished Citizen Award est. 1962
The Distinguished Citizen Award is given to a person in
recognition of distinguished service in nonprofit organizations or other
outstanding volunteer service. Special consideration is given to an individual
who has attended the University of Arizona, but it is not a requirement.
Extraordinary Faculty Award est. 2001
The Extraordinary Faculty Award is presented by the Alumni
Association to a faculty member who brings honor or distinction to the
University of Arizona.
Honorary Alumnus Award est. 1947
The Honorary Alumnus Award is given to nonalumni of the
University of Arizona who have demonstrated continued interest in and
exceptional loyalty and service to the university for 10 years or longer.
Particular consideration is given to individuals who have responded to requests
for service from the university.
Leo B. Hart Humanitarian Award est. 1986
The Leo B. Hart Humanitarian Award is given for outstanding
contributions to social justice and welfare.
Outstanding Young Alumni Volunteer Award est. 1999
The Outstanding Young Alumni Volunteer Award is given to an
alumna or alumnus who has demonstrated continued interest in and loyalty to the
University of Arizona for a minimum of two years. The award is given to an
individual who has been out of school fewer than 10 years. Particular
consideration is given to alumni who have taken the initiative to serve
effectively on behalf of the university and who have responded to requests for
service from the university.
Professional Achievement Award est. 2000
The Professional Achievement Award is given to a person who
has attained prominence in her or his field. Preference is given to an alumna or
alumnus of the University of Arizona. Service to the university is not a
requirement.
Public Service Award est. 1963
The Public Service Award recognizes individuals who are
present or past holders of public office. Recipients have demonstrated
outstanding dedication to the public. Special consideration will be given to an
individual who has received a degree from the university.
Sidney S. Woods Alumni Service Awardest. 1941
The Sidney S. Woods Alumni Service Award is given to an alumna
or alumnus who has demonstrated unwavering interest in and loyalty to the
University of Arizona for a minimum of five years. The award is given to an
individual who has been out of school for more than 15 years. Particular
consideration is given to alumni who have taken the initiative to serve
effectively on behalf of the university and who have responded to requests for
service from the university. Special consideration is given to an individual who
has received a degree from the university, but it is not a requirement.
Slonaker Award est. 1961
The Slonaker Award is given to an alumna or alumnus who has
demonstrated continued interest in and loyalty to the university for a minimum
of five years. The award is given to an individual who has been out of school
less than 15 years. Particular consideration is given to alumni who have taken
the initiative to serve effectively on behalf of the university and who also
have responded to requests for service from the university. Special
consideration will be given to an individual who has received a degree from the
university.
Student Volunteer Award est. 1995
The Student Volunteer Award is given to students who have
contributed valuable service to the University of Arizona and the Alumni
Association.
The College Alumni Council Award of Excellence est. 2000
The College Alumni Council Award of Excellence or College
Advisory Board Award of Excellence is given to all college alumni councils or
college advisory boards represented on the University of Arizona Alumni
Association Board of Directors that have distinguished themselves throughout the
course of the year.
The College Alumni Council Red and Blue Award
or College Advisory Board Red and Blue Award est. 2000
The College Alumni Council Red and Blue Award or College
Advisory Board Red and Blue Award is given by the president of the Arizona
Alumni Association to the one chartered college alumni council or college
advisory board represented on the Arizona Alumni Association national Board of
Directors that has provided the most distinguished service to its college and
the university during the previous academic year.
The Alumni Club Red and Blue Award est. 2000
The Alumni Club Red and Blue Award is given to all recognized
alumni clubs which have distinguished themselves during the previous year.
(Alumni clubs are only eligible to receive either the Alumni Club Award of
Excellence or the Alumni Club Red and Blue Award.)
Click here to download the award packet and nomination form for Individuals (pdf file — 185k).
Click here to download the award packet and nomination form for Colleges.
Click here to download the award packet and nomination form for Clubs and Constituent groups.
For more information about the Awards and Recognition Program, please contact
Penny Davis at 520-626-3835, 800-232-8278,
or Lisa Roubal at 520-621-5233 or 800-232-8278.