ASU Founders' Day alumni award nomination criteria

Founders' Day Alumni Achievement Award

The Alumni Achievement Award is presented annually at the Founders' Day event to an alumnus/alumna who has excelled in his or her profession and has contributed to Arizona State University and/or the ASU Alumni Association and the community.

Selection criteria:

In order to qualify, a nominee must be an ASU graduate. As the achievement award primarily recognizes excellence and professional accomplishment, a nominee is judged by:

  • Significant achievement in his or her professional field.
  • Contribution to Arizona State University and/or the ASU Alumni Association.
  • Contribution to the national or local community.

To successfully submit an application, please submit the following:

  • One letter of recommendation
  • A list of accomplishments, achievements, volunteer involvement and work history.

The Founders’ Day award committee’s decision is final. In addition, the following conditions apply.

If selected, the nominee should be:

  • In attendance at the event, held in the Spring in Phoenix, Arizona. Learn more about Founders’ Day event details.
  • Available and open for photo/video shoot and/or any interviews needed for the event production.

Founders' Day Young Alumni Achievement Award 

The Young Alumni Achievement Award is presented annually to an alumnus/alumna who attended Arizona State University within the last 15 years, has excelled in his or her profession and contributed to Arizona State University and/or the ASU Alumni Association and the community. 

Selection criteria:

In order to qualify, a nominee must have graduated from ASU within 15 years before the date the award is presented. As the achievement award primarily recognizes excellence and professional accomplishment, a nominee is judged by:

  • Significant achievement in his or her professional field.
  • Contribution to Arizona State University and/or the ASU Alumni Association.
  • Contribution to the national or local community.

To successfully submit an application, please submit the following:

  • One letter of recommendation
  • A list of accomplishments, achievements, volunteer involvement and work history.

The Founders’ Day award committee’s decision is final. In addition, the following conditions apply.

If selected, the nominee should be:

  • In attendance at the event, held in the Spring in Phoenix, Arizona. Learn more about Founders’ Day event details.
  • Available and open for photo/video shoot and/or any interviews needed for the event production.