UW-Stevens Point Alumni Association Awards and Recognitions

UWSP is home to thousands of amazing students each year that graduate to become leaders of tomorrow. Our alumni change the world, raise the next generation of leaders, and instill in those around them what it means to be a Pointer. Our goal is to recognize these truly outstanding alumni. We are honored to be able to recognize graduates as they work to create a better life for everyone through their actions. It is humbling to see what our alumni do each day, how they contribute to society and how they succeed for themselves so that others may go further.

Special thanks to all alumni awards committee members. Without these dedicated volunteers, we would not be able to provide these award opportunities. Thank you for all of your hard work and understanding of the true importance of the alumni awards process.

Distinguished Alumnus

The Distinguished Alumnus Award was created in 1969 as part of UWSP’s 75th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Celebration, when awards for distinguished achievement and university service were presented to seven outstanding Pointer alumni, including former university president William C. Hansen and renowned faculty members Elizabeth Pfiffner Debot, Norman Knutzen and May Roach.

Only 91 of more than 70,000 alumni have been granted the "distinguished" designation. Their names, award years, and graduation dates are listed here.

New in 2010!
The UWSP Alumni Association is proud to announce the expansion of our Alumni Awards program! With the help and support of the Alumni Board, College Deans, and dedicated committee members, we are excited to offer the opportunity to recognize more of our outstanding alumni!

Each year, the UWSP Alumni Association will honor four alumni as the Distinguished Alumni Council. These alumni will come from each of the four colleges, with only one alumnus being selected per year per college.

If you would like to nominate someone for an Alumni Award, you may stop by the Alumni Office or print out and mail in your nomination for one or more of the following awards:

Distinguished Alumni Council Awards
These four awards will be given annually. Nominations must be turned into the Alumni Office by January 10 of the year in which the alumnus is to be considered for the award. (i.e. January 10, 2010 for the 2010 Distinguished Alumnus Award.)If January 10 falls on a weekend, the next business day will be the final deadline.

Criteria for the Distinguished Alumni Council Awards

Each candidate should:

• Demonstrate exceptional professional achievement.
• Contribute to the University in outstanding ways OR has made significant contributions to their community or beyond.
• Achieve recognition and reputation extending beyond the immediate environments in which he/she lives and works.
• Be considered an alumnus of UW-Stevens Point (defined as receiving a degree(s) or attending classes).
• The selection committees for the Distinguished Alumni Council are comprised of the UWSP Alumni Board's Awards and Recognition Committee, the UWSP Alumni Board's Executive Committee, current and emeritus faculty and staff.

 

Nomination forms for the Distinguished Alumni Council Awards

Distinguished Alumnus of the College of Fine Arts and Communication

Distinguished Alumnus of the College of Letters and Science

Distinguished Alumnus of the College of Natural Resources

Distinguished Alumnus of the College of Professional Studies

Non-Annual Alumni Awards
These awards are given as warranted. Nominations are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Alumni Service Award

Trailblazer Award - an award given to an alumnus within the first ten years of graduating.

Lifetime Achievement Award

UWSP Alumni Association
2100 Main Street
208 Old Main
Stevens Point, WI 54481

Nominating Process

How to Nominate

1. Fill out the attached Nomination Form illustrating the ways in which the nominee meets or exceeds the award criteria.
2. Attach any supporting documentation, including letters of recommendation, resumes, published materials, etc. Although not required, additional documentation is encouraged to allow the committee to see the nominee’s accomplishments in greater detail.
3. Mail the Nomination Form and all supporting materials to the address listed above.