J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School Alumni Awards
Now Accepting Nominations for 2025 Alumni Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Fox Graduate School Alumni Awards. Review the criteria and nominate a deserving Penn Stater today. The deadline to submit nominations is November 8, 2024.
The Fox Graduate School presents four awards annually to recognize and celebrate outstanding graduate degree alumni. The Early Career, Outstanding Service, and Lifetime Achievement Awards aim to recognize the accomplishments of advanced degree alumni at meaningful touch points in their lifetime. Learn More about each award below.
Early Career Award
The Early Career Award recognizes Penn State alumni who have demonstrated exceptional success in their chosen field within the first ten years after obtaining their graduate degree. This can be demonstrated in a number of ways. Examples include, but are not limited to, demonstrated leadership, substantive contributions in one's field, or national/international recognition for one's contributions.
Outstanding Service Award (Formerly Humanitarian)
The Outstanding Service Award recognizes Fox Graduate School alumni who have made a positive impact on their profession and whose actions have improved the lives of others. Recipients are selected in recognition of their outstanding service to their profession, their local, national, and/or international communities, as well as volunteerism and service to Penn State University.
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The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes Fox Graduate School alumni who have achieved exceptional success in their profession and have demonstrated loyalty to the University and Alumni Association
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