Graduate School Alumni Awards
The Graduate School Alumni Society recognizes four alumni at the annual Graduate School Alumni Society Awards, held each spring. These alumni are recognized with one of three awards: the Early Career Award, the Humanitarian Service Award, and the Lifetime Achievement Award. You can learn more about each award and nominate a potential recipient 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.
Humanitarian Service Award
The GSAS Humanitarian Service Award recognizes an alumnus/alumna holding a graduate degree from Penn State who has made a positive societal impact on the welfare of humankind beyond the responsibilities of one's profession. This includes a significant contribution benefiting one's community, state, and/or nation, or people of other nations.
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Lifetime Achievement Award
The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes 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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Do you have someone in mind for one of the above awards? Submit a nomination below!
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