Distinguished Alumnus

The Distinguished Alumnus Award was created in 1969 as part of UWSP’s 75th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Celebration, when awards for distinguished achievement and university service were presented to seven outstanding Pointer alumni, including former university president William C. Hansen and renowned faculty members Elizabeth Pfiffner Debot, Norman Knutzen and May Roach.

Only 91 of more than 70,000 alumni have been granted the "distinguished" designation. Their names, award years, and graduation dates are listed here.

If you would like to nominate someone for this special honor, you may stop by the Alumni Office or print out and mail our Adobe PDF form no later than July 15, 2009 to:

UWSP Alumni Association
2100 Main Street
208 Old Main
Stevens Point, WI 54481

Nominating Process and Criteria

How to Nominate

1. Fill out the attached Nomination Form illustrating the ways in which the nominee meets or exceeds the award criteria.
2. Attach any supporting documentation, including letters of recommendation, resumes, published materials, etc. Although not required, additional documentation is encouraged to allow the committee to see the nominee’s accomplishments in greater detail.
3. Mail the Nomination Form and all supporting materials to the address listed above.

Criteria

• Demonstrate exceptional professional achievement.
• Contribute to the University in outstanding ways OR has made significant contributions to their community or beyond.
• Achieve recognition and reputation extending beyond the immediate environments in which he/she lives and works.
• Be considered an alumnus of UW-Stevens Point (defined as receiving a degree(s) or attending classes).
• The selection committee is composed of members of the Executive Committee and the Awards & Recognition Committee on the UWSP Alumni Association Board of Directors.

Timeline:

October 10, 2009: 2009 Distinguished Alumnus Awards Banquet
July 15, 2009: Nomination deadline for 2010 Distinguished Alumnus Award*

*Nominations are accepted on an ongoing basis, however only those received by the deadline will be considered for the next award. Nominees remain on file for three years and then, if not selected, they are removed from consideration. It is possible to re-nominate someone after the three years have passed. Please submit an updated form and supporting documentation for consideration.