Annual Alumni Awards
Nominations for the Annual Alumni Awards listed below must be received in the Alumni Association Office by March 6, 2026 to be considered for the 2026 Awards Ceremony.
Please view the awards and complete the form online or through a downloadable PDF linked below.
DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS AWARD: The nominee must have received a degree from Athens College/Athens State College/Athens State University. They shall have distinguished themselves in their career or through community service.
OUTSTANDING ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: The nominee must have received a degree from Athens College/Athens State College/Athens State University. Candidates shall be judged on their personal and professional achievements as well as outstanding contributions to their work place and community.
ALUMNI LOYALTY AWARD: The nominee must have received a degree from Athens College/Athens State College/Athens State University. This award shall recognize those alumni who go beyond the routine duties and responsibilities of the Association. They may be recognized for their contributions of material resources, physical resources, time, and/or talent. Selections shall be based on loyalty and service to the University and Alumni Association.
DEWEESE AND JIM BEASLEY APPRECIATION AWARD: This award is presented to an individual/s, group/s, business, industry, or governmental individual/s, group/s who have made an outstanding contribution to the Alumni Association and/or Athens State University. Nominee(s) do not have to be an alumnus of the institution.
DR. ANGELINE NAZARETIAN DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD: This award acknowledges individual(s) who devote their time or talent to serve Athens State University or their community on the local, state, national, or international level over an extended period of time. It recognizes those who portray selfless service and leadership and provide exemplary contributions in the areas of public service, philanthropy, or volunteerism. Nominee(s) do not have to be an alumnus of the institution.