The Western Oregon University Alumni Awards nominations are NOW OPEN! This is your chance to recognize fellow alumni who have made a remarkable impact.
The WOU Alumni Board is excited to announce new award categories this year. We encourage you to consider who among your peers and past students deserves recognition and submit a nomination by Friday, October 31, 2025.
Alumni Awards Categories:
- Alumni Award of Excellence
- Emerging Leader Award
- Service to the University Award
- Community Impact Award
- Professional Achievement Award
- Lifetime Achievement Award
- Alumni Leadership Award
- Entrepreneurial Spirit Award
- Alumni Volunteer of the Year Award
- Distinguished Alumni Educator Award
- Alumni-to-Staff Achievement Award
Eligibility:
- Must have completed at least 45 credit hours at ONS/OCE/WOSC/WOU (graduate or undergraduate)
- Ineligible candidates include current public office holders, current WOU employees (except for the Alumni-to-Staff Achievement Award, for which WOU employees are eligible), and alumni board members who are less than three years removed from their term.
Nomination Materials:
- Complete the nomination form in full. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.
Submission Deadline:
- Friday, October 31, 2025
- Nominees may be considered for other relevant categories based on their achievements.
Selection & Awards:
- The WOU Alumni Board selection committee will review all nominations.
- Honorees will be notified in December 2025.
- Awards will be presented at the Alumni Awards Banquet Dinner on Friday, April 3, 2026.
Recognizing our alumni highlights their achievements and strengthens the pride we all share in Western Oregon University.