Alumni
Alumni of SIUE may be recognized for their achievements through the presentation of the Distinguished Alumni Award. Alumni can honor their favorite teacher from SIUE through the Great Teacher Award. Please consider the criteria and make your nominations for these awards today!
Alumni Association Awards and Criteria
Nominations: May be made by alumni (anyone who attended SIUE graduate or non-graduate), faculty or administration. The nominations are to be made in writing to the Alumni Affairs Office or by using the nomination form on-line (link to form). Nominees not selected for an award may be considered for the award in the following year.
Selection: Nominations for the awards are reviewed and selected by the Board of Directors Awards Committee. After selection by the committee, recommendations are passed on to the full Board of Directors for final approval.
Great Teacher Award: Any person who teaches a class or classes at SIUE or who has taught classes at SIUE in the past may be nominated for this award. This person should show a great love for teaching and should have made a powerful, positive impact on their students. The award is typically announced at the Summer Commencement Ceremony.
Distinguished Alumni Award: Any alumna or alumnus who has graduated from SIUE, distinguished him/herself within his/her chosen field and performs community service may be nominated for this award. The award is typically presented at the Summer Commencement Ceremony.