WSU Alumni Association Awards

Recognize outstanding alumni, staff, faculty, or students through awards! The Alumni Association is currently accepting nominations for various awards. Don’t miss the upcoming deadlines. Let us help you celebrate amazing Cougs!

Regents’ Distinguished Alumni Award

The Regents’ Distinguished Alumni Award (RDAA), first presented in 1962, is the highest honor bestowed upon a Washington State University alum. The RDAA honors alums who have made a truly distinguished contribution to society or who, through personal achievement, have brought distinction to Washington State University. View past recipients. This award program is a collaborative effort of the WSU President’s Office, the Board of Regents, and the WSU Alumni Association. Learn more about the RDAA program. Submit nominations by July 15.

WSUAA Awards

The WSU Alumni Association is now accepting award nominations to recognize WSU alumni, faculty/staff, students, volunteers, and friends whose hard work and dedication to WSU. Nominations are due Aug. 30. Information and the nomination link can be found at alumni.wsu.edu/awards.

Categories:

  • Alumni Achievement and Honorary Alumnus/a Awards
  • Cougar Pride and Adopted Cougar Awards
  • Volunteer Service Awards

Please provide as much information as possible in your nomination to ensure a robust application for consideration!

Questions? Contact Jamaica Vandolah (jvandolah@wsu.edu or 509-335-6902).

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