Alumni Association Awards
One of the most important functions of the Board is to recognize the contributions of distinguished alumni, faculty members, and members of the Beloit community when those contributions lead to the betterment of society and to the enhancement of the College and its mission.
Join the Board in celebrating and honoring your fellow classmates at the Alumni Assembly, June 9, 2012 during Reunion weekend (June 8-10, 2012).
Announcing the 2012 recipients:
- Christina Gorczynski'02—Young Alumni Award
- Alison Fry'87—Distinguished Service Citation
- Arthur Thexton'72—Distinguished Service Citation
- Ben Galloway'62—Distinguished Service Citation
- Ronald Orndorff'57—Distinguished Service Citation
Congratulations 2011 recipients!
- Fatima Quander '01—Young Alumni Award
- Bill Fitzgerald '86—Distinguished Service Citation
- John Sall '71—Distinguished Service Citation
- Tom Mullaney '61—Distinguished Service Citation
- Lyle Gramley '51—Distinguished Service Citation
Distinguished Service Citation (DSC) Award
Awarded to alumni on the basis of overall achievements, personal growth in career, and outstanding civic, cultural, and professional / business service in such ways as to reflect credit on Beloit College.
Chosen by the Alumni Association Board of Directors and presented on campus during Homecoming/Reunion Weekend each fall.
Restrictions: Recipients must be celebrating a reunion year.
Nomination Deadline: August 31
Alumni Award
Recognizes alumni for loyal service rendered to Beloit College, to the recipient's class, or to the alumni body in general through the Alumni Association, through an affiliated alumni group and/or through direct assistance to various College offices, departments, and individuals.
Nomination Deadline: None. This award may be voted on by the Alumni Association Board of Directors or given at the discretion of appropriate College officials at virtually any alumni function either on or off campus at any time.
Young Alumni Award
Awarded to young alumni on the basis of overall achievements, personal growth in career, and outstanding civic, cultural, and professional / business service in such ways as to reflect credit on Beloit College.
Chosen by the Alumni Association Board of Directors and presented on campus during Homecoming/Reunion Weekend.
Restrictions: Recipients must have graduated within the past ten years.
Nomination Deadline: August 31
Honorary Alumnus/Alumna
Awarded by the Alumni Association Board of Directors, based on nominations received by any interested parties (not restricted to alumni). Candidates for honorary membership in the Beloit College Alumni Association must meet at least two of the following requirements:
* Longevity of College service
* Service to the Alumni Association
* Exceptional service to the College (e.g, instrumental in the direction of the College, recognition as an outstanding educator, etc.)
Nomination Deadline: August 31
Athletic Hall of Honor
Awarded to athletes, non-athletes, and coaches, based on athletic achievements, moral character, good citizenship, and other outstanding accomplishments.
Restrictions:
* Alumni who were athletic letter winners as reflected in official College records only. (This criterion may be waived if the College did not offer an intercollegiate program appropriate to the nominee when he or she was a student.) 10 full years must have lapsed since the athlete last participated in athletics at, or was a student at, Beloit College.
* Nominations of non-athletes and coaches will be considered after five years since his or her service to Beloit College.
Recipients are chosen by a committee chaired by the Beloit College Athletic Director.
Nomination Deadline: February 1