Distinguished Awards

Distinguished Alumna and Alumnus Awards

Nominee must be an alumna or alumnus of the university and must have excelled in his/her chosen field or must have performed outstanding service for the university.  Generally, the committee consults with the dean and vice president from the area appropriate to the candidate before approval is granted.  Upon approval by the Committee, the recommendation is forwarded to the president and provost of the university for final approval.

• Distinguished Alumna and Alumnus Award Recipients (PDF)

Distinguished Achievement Awards

This award is given to individuals for exceptional achievements in a chosen profession, for demonstrated leadership, and for the other exemplary accomplishments that merit the special recognition of the university.  Nominees must be persons whose distinctive accomplishments merit the special recognition of the university.  The nominee need not be an alumna or alumnus.  Upon approval by the Committee, the recommendation is forwarded to the president and provost of the university for final approval.

• Distinguished Achievement Award Recipients (PDF)

Stephen C. O'Connell Distinguished Service Awards

This recognition is awarded to an alumna or alumnus of the University of Florida who has highly distinguished him/herself through exceptional public service to the state of Florida or the nation at large.  Such public service is defined as any of the following:  service in elected or appointed public office; service in public or private education at any level; service in any judicial system or law enforcement agency; service in any volunteer agency or entity devoted to any aspect of public welfare.  Nominee must be widely recognized as a friend of the University.  Upon approval by the Committee, the recommendation is forwarded to the president and provost of the university for approval.

• Stephen C. O'Connell Dinstinguished Service Award Recipients (PDF)