The University of Iowa Center for Advancement is currently accepting applications for the University of Iowa Distinguished Alumni Awards. The University of Iowa Distinguished Alumni Awards Committee aims to recognize a broad range of qualified candidates who embody the university’s core values by honoring them with Distinguished Alumni Awards. The committee selects an annual recipient in each of the following categories:

• The Distinguished Alumni Service Award
• The Distinguished Alumni Hickerson Recognition Award
• The Distinguished Recent Graduate Award
• The Distinguished Friend of the University Award
• The Distinguished Faculty Award
• The Distinguished “Forevermore” Staff Award

For more information on the nomination process, check out the nomination information page.

Submit a nomination

Note: This memo was also published on December 18, 2024 and January 8, 2025.