Nominations for the 2026 Alumni Awards are now open.
Lifetime Achievement Award
This award honors alumni who have achieved exceptional success in their profession or have contributed significantly to the advancement and leadership of noteworthy civic, philanthropic, or service organizations for many years. Their lifelong achievements have brought them significant professional and volunteer recognition and has set a standard of excellence to which others may aspire.
Rising Star Award
This award recognizes accomplished alumni of the past ten years for significant contributions to and leadership in the recipient’s profession, community, or Ursinus College.
Professional Achievement Award
This award recognizes alumni who have reached significant professional achievements through exemplary leadership. Achievements may be specific to a chosen career, industry, or entrepreneurial quest. Consideration is also given to the nominee’s contributions to his or her community and the College.
Future Alumni Award
This award recognizes two seniors, who based on their undergraduate career, show promise of making significant contributions to and leadership in their careers, their community, or Ursinus College.
The Jef Corson Outstanding Friend of Ursinus Award
The Jef Corson Outstanding Friend of Ursinus Award will be presented annually to a friend of the college (individual or organization) who has made significant contributions through volunteerism, philanthropy, or other service to the college.
Eligibility
Alumni Award nominees must be alumni who have earned a degree from Ursinus College, with the exception of the Senior Alumni Award and the Jef Corson Friend of Ursinus Award, which are awarded to a current senior and a friend of the college, respectively.