Each year, the College of Education is proud to present three alumni awards to recognize the outstanding achievements of graduates who have made a positive impact in the field of education.
¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ, staff, faculty, students and friends of the university are welcome to nominate College of Education graduates from across all three ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵcampuses for these prestigious awards. Nominations are currently being accepted through March 20, 2024.
The criteria for each of the three awards are listed below.
DEAN'S LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT ALUMNI AWARD
The Dean’s Lifetime Achievement ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ Award recognizes an individual who has graduated from the ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵCollege of Education and who has demonstrated long-term contributions, achievement, and service within Education or a related profession – locally, statewide, regionally, nationally, and/or globally.
SPIRIT OF PARTNERSHIP ALUMNI AWARD
The Spirit of Partnership ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ Award recognizes an individual who has graduated from the ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵCollege of Education and who has created and sustained partnerships within the community, within the college, and/or between the community and the college to promote and advance the field of education.
YOUNG EDUCATOR ALUMNI AWARD
The Young Educator ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ Award recognizes graduates of the College of Education who serve as exemplary leaders and role models in the field of education among their peers and in their communities. Nominees must have graduated from ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵwithin the last 10 years and be 35 years old or younger.
A committee including faculty, staff and alumni of the College of Education will select the recipients. Nominees will be notified in April of their selection as award recipients. All award winners will be recognized at a ceremony in May during National Teacher Appreciation Week.
For more information about the College of Education's Distinguished ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ Awards Program, please contact the College of Education Development Office at EDUDevelopmentOffice@usf.edu.