Alumni Awards
2025 Alumni Awards Ceremony during Purple & Gold Weekend on Friday, April 11!
Alumni Award Nominations
All awardees must meet the following criteria:
- Only alumni of the College shall be eligible for these awards.
- Individuals can be nominated posthumously within 5 years of their passing.
Exempted from consideration are current members of the Alumni Association Board of Directors, members of the College’s Board of Trustees (not including honorary Trustees), faculty and staff. Once an individual is no longer in any of the above categories, they will be eligible for consideration.
Note that the quality and detail of the nomination materials have a significant impact on the selection process. Successful nominations often include supporting materials such as: resume/curriculum vitae; articles about the nominee; letters of support from fellow alumni, former professors, and/or people who know the nominee professionally.
Nominations are open year-round. Deadline for nominations is October 31. Submissions on or after November 1 will be considered for the following year.
Distinguished Alumni Award
A tradition since the 1960s, the Distinguished Alumni Award honors alumni who have demonstrated excellence in career achievements, academic accomplishments and/or contributions to community and humanity. Those chosen for this prestigious award are distinguished in their professions and inspire the Briton community through their integrity, stature, demonstrated ability and commitment to Albion College.
Learn more about the Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
Young Alumni Award
The Young Alumni Award honors alumni who have achieved great success in their first ten years after graduation and/or service to the College. Each year, honorees offer inspiration and encouragement as models for principled leadership and a wholehearted commitment to serving others.
Learn more about the Young Alumni Award Recipients
James L. Curtis Alumni Leadership Award
The James L. Curtis, ’44, Alumni Leadership Award recognizes accomplished Black alumni that have made significant contributions of time and effort to Albion College and its students.
Learn more about the Curtis Alumni Leadership Award Recipients
Athletic Hall of Fame
Inductees into the Albion College Athletic Hall of Fame are recognized for their exceptional contributions to the achievements and prestige of Albion College in the field of athletics. Men and women are honored either by virtue of their performance on athletic teams representing the College, or by meritorious efforts in years after graduation.