The College Alumni Achievement Awards:
Every year the College of Arts and Sciences encourages all units to select one outstanding alumnus to be recognized during the homecoming weekend for their achievements and contributions to their field and the communities they participate in.
Criteria for nomination:
- Will have made significant contributions to their field of work, the University, their communities and/or society that have a clear and lasting impact.
- Faculty and staff may be considered, but will not be eligible for the CAS Pillar award.
- Must be in attendance when the award is given, with the exception of those being honored posthumously- in this case, a representative should be in attendance to accept the award.
- Should not have been honored within the last 5 years for this award.
If you have questions regarding the criteria, your selection, or would like to discuss extraordinary circumstances, please email your inquiry email your inquiry here.
2019 Awards
Check out this year's Alumni Achievement Awards winners!
Annual awards
- 2019 Awards
- 2018 Awards
- 2017 Awards
- 2016 Awards
- 2015 Awards
- 2014 Awards
- 2013 Awards
- 2012 Awards
- 2011 Awards
- 2010 Awards
- 2009 Awards
- 2008 Awards
- 2007 Awards
- 2006 Awards
- 2005 Awards
- 2004 Awards
- 2003 Awards
- 2002 Awards
- 2001-1998 Awards
This award is given by Western Michigan University's College of Arts and Sciences. It is not the same as the University Distinguished Alumni Award given by the WMU Alumni Association.