Levels of Achievement
The selection committee wishes to ensure that it has the chance to review the broadest possible range of qualified nominees. Thus, nominations are invited from all quarters, according to the following guidelines and in these categories:
The Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award
is granted to University of Iowa graduates or former students for significant accomplishments in business or professional life or for distinguished human service to their community, state, or nation.
The Distinguished Alumni Service Award
is granted to University of Iowa graduates or former students for specific and meritorious service to their university, community, state, or nation.
The Distinguished Alumni Hickerson Recognition Award
is granted to graduates or former students for outstanding contributions to the University of Iowa Alumni Association. This award is named in honor of the late Loren Hickerson, 40BA, the University of Iowa's first full-time alumni director and an ardent champion of Iowa.
The Distinguished Alumni Young Alumni Award
is granted to University of Iowa graduates or former students, age 40 or younger at time of nomination, for significant accomplishments in business or professional life or for service to the university and/or the Alumni Association.
The Distinguished Alumni Friend of the University Award
is granted to individuals who are not alumni of the university in recognition of specific and meritorious service on behalf of the quality and advancement of the university and/or the Alumni Association.
The Distinguished Faculty/Staff Award
is granted to retired or former UI faculty/staff in recognition of significant achievement or specific meritorious service on behalf of the quality and advancement of the university.
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