The University of Wisconsin-Superior Alumni & Friends Foundation is proud to recognize outstanding, notable and accomplished alumni and friends of UW-Superior.
The Alumni & Friends Foundation presents the following honors:
Distinguished Alumni Award
Recognizes UW–Superior alumni whose outstanding achievements and professional success serve as an inspiration to current and prospective students. Open to both undergraduate and graduate alumni.
Recent Alumni Achievement Award
‘Jacket GOLD: Graduates Of the Last Decade
Recognizes UW–Superior alumni who have graduated within the past 10 years and have demonstrated significant professional or personal accomplishments. Open to both undergraduate and graduate alumni.
Edward and Betty Kossak Service Award
Recognizes individuals, groups, businesses, or organizations that have made significant contributions to UW–Superior through impactful service, leadership, and support of the university and campus community.
James Rainaldo Outstanding Mentor Award
Recognizes a current or former UW–Superior faculty or staff member who has made a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of alumni and students through mentorship and guidance.
Honorary Alumni Award
Recognizes an individual who is not a UW–Superior alum but whose dedication, achievements, and support of the university inspire alumni, current students, and prospective students.
How to Submit a Nomination
Alumni & Friends Foundation Awards Nomination Process
Each year, the UW-Superior Alumni & Friends Foundation honors outstanding alumni, faculty, staff and community members. They represent, through their personal and professional accomplishments, the lasting value of the University and the Alumni and Friends Foundation. The awards are presented in the fall.
Nominations should be submitted no later than June 1 for guaranteed review. However, nominations will be accepted at any time of the year.
Nominees will be considered in only one category per year. If a candidate is nominated in more than one category, the Alumni and Friends Foundation staff will contact the nominee to determine their preference. Individuals may receive different awards in separate years, provided they continue to meet the eligibility criteria at the time of each nomination. Nominations will be kept on file for five years, with the exception of the Recent Alumni Achievement (Jacket GOLD) Award. Submissions for the Recent Alumni Achievement (Jacket GOLD) Award will be kept on file for five years OR until they become ineligible based on the criteria of the award.
