Alumni Awards

The Eberly College of Arts and Sciences Alumni Awards celebrate and honor distinguished alumni through three prestigious awards. These awards reflect the dedication, innovation, and excellence that define the Eberly College community, inspiring future generations to follow in their footsteps.

Nominations

Nominations for Eberly College Alumni Awards are now being accepted. In order for a person to be considered for 2026, the nomination form must be submitted by March 20, 2026. You may nominate yourself or another alumni of the College. Please review the award criteria for each category below before submitting a nomination.

Distinguished Alumni Award

The Eberly College of Arts and Sciences established this recognition program to acknowledge and celebrate living Eberly College alumni who graduated 20 or more years ago and are making important contributions in their community and within their professions. The award seeks to honor successful alumni for their professional and business life, their civic leadership and social welfare activities, and their intellectual and cultural pursuits.

Rising Star Award

The Eberly College of Arts and Sciences established this recognition program to honor Eberly College alumni who graduated within the last 10 years and who show great promise in their careers. Professional contributions should represent the values of WVU and the Eberly College, including leadership, innovation and dedication.

Outstanding Alumni Award

The Eberly College of Arts and Sciences established this award to allow its departments and programs to select alumni from the submitted nominations to be honored for the significant contributions they are making to their professions.

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