The awards program recognizes outstanding SUNY Cortland alumni and friends of the university for their accomplishments and contributions to the community. Recipients serve as role models and represent the diverse career fields of our graduates, including education, health sciences/medicine, athletics, research, business and the arts.
Alumni Association Awards
These awards recognize Cortland alumni and friends of the university for distinguishing themselves in their careers and communities, and/or rendering exceptional service to SUNY Cortland or the Alumni Association. The results of these efforts bring honor to the graduate and to the university. These are the highest honors the Alumni Association bestows.
The following awards are presented annually by the SUNY Cortland Alumni Association Board of Directors.
Distinguished Alumni Award: Eligible alumni have graduated more than 10 years ago and have enjoyed a long and productive postgraduate experience.
Distinguished Alumni Educator Award: Alumni from any class year who have distinguished themselves in the field of education may be nominated.
Rising Star Award (formerly Distinguished Young Alumni Award): This award recognizes alumni who have graduated up to 10 years ago and have demonstrated a strong foundation for a future career.
Outstanding Alumni Volunteer Award: Nominees are alumni volunteers with a long-standing record of having rendered outstanding service to the greater SUNY Cortland community.
Honorary Alumni Award: This award honors those who have not graduated from but have a close association with SUNY Cortland and have contributed to the greater university community.
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