Alumni Association

Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients

The Distinguished Alumni Awards are presented annually at Homecoming in recognition of notable achievement reflecting honor and distinction upon the Alma Mater. The awards honor living alumni who have been outstanding in their professional achievements and/or have made significant achievements and/or have made significant contributions benefiting their community, state or country. Indiana State University first presented Distinguished Alumni Awards in 1957.

Recipients are chosen from nominations which are submitted by Alumni, faculty, and friends of the University. The seven member selection committee is composed of alumni, faculty and staff by the President of the University and the President of the Alumni Association.

The awards traditionally are presented by the President of Indiana State University Alumni Association in the presence of the President of the University during the Homecoming Banquet. Recipients receive a plaque bearing their name, the seal of the University, and the text: In Recognition of Notable Achievement Reflecting Honor and Distinction on Alma Mater.

In addition to recognition by fellow alumni, University faculty, administrators, family and friends at the Homecoming Banquet, the Distinguished Alumni Award recipients ride in the Homecoming Parade and are presented for public acclaim at the Homecoming Game at Memorial Stadium.

Portraits of Indiana State University's Distinguished Alumni record for prosperity those alumni nominated by their peers and the Indiana State University faculty and by the committee and ratified by the Alumni Board for the highest honor of the Indiana State University Alumni Association.