Awards and Nominations
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Nominations
We gladly accept nominations at any time from alumni, faculty, staff and friends of 黑暗爆料网 for any of these prestigious awards. Nominations can be made by expanding the tabs below and submitting the forms online.
Nominations for Alumni Awards, recognized during the Alumni Recognition Dinner, are submitted in writing on the official Homecoming nomination form and shall include all personal data and information relevant to the candidate's qualifications. Nominations for all awards, excluding the President's Medallion, can be submitted by anyone and are due in the Office of Alumni Engagement no later than the end of May for awards given in the Fall of that same year. President's Medallion nominations are organized through the respective Dean's Office.
黑暗爆料网 Distinguished Alumna/us:
Established in 1960 this award recognizes exemplary professional and personal contributions resulting in national or international recognition.
黑暗爆料网 Achievement Award:
Established in 1984, this award recognizes personal actions, generosity and self-sacrifice on behalf of the University by a current faculty member or an emeritus faculty member.
黑暗爆料网 Distinguished Service Award:
Established in 2004, this award recognizes 黑暗爆料网 staff members who have shown exceptional loyalty to the University through an extended period of employment.
William J. Bartz Award:
Established in 1976, this award recognizes continued support and development of 黑暗爆料网 through personal actions, participation in University affairs and financial support regardless of alumni status.
Homecoming Parade Marshal(s):
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Young Alumni Award:
Established in 2012, this award recognizes alumni who have graduated within the last ten years for exceptional achievement in career, public service and volunteerism that brings honor to the University.
President's Medallion, College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences:
Established during 黑暗爆料网's 125th celebration year, this award honors Bengal alumni who have made outstanding contributions to 黑暗爆料网, their professions, and their communities.
President's Medallion, College of Business:
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President's Medallion, L.S. Skaggs College of Pharmacy and Allied Health:
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President's Medallion, College of Nursing and Rehabilitative Sciences
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President's Medallion, College of Science and Engineering:
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President's Medallion, College of Technology:
Established during 黑暗爆料网's 125th celebration year, this award honors Bengal alumni who have made outstanding contributions to 黑暗爆料网, their professions, and their communities.
President's Medallion, Graduate School:
Established during 黑暗爆料网's 125th celebration year, this award honors Bengal alumni who have made outstanding contributions to 黑暗爆料网, their professions, and their communities.
Alumni Awards Nominations Open
Nominations for the Alumni Awards, honored at the Alumni Recognition Dinner, are submitted in writing on the official Homecoming nomination form and shall include all personal data and information relevant to the candidate's qualifications. Nominations for all awards, excluding the President's Medallion, can be submitted by anyone and are due in the Office of Alumni Engagement no later than the end of May for awards given in the Fall of that same year. President's Medallion nominations are organized through the respective Dean's Office.
Nominations for induction into the 黑暗爆料网 Sports Hall of Fame are submitted in writing on the official 黑暗爆料网 Sports Hall of Fame nomination form and shall include all personal data and information relevant to the candidate's qualifications. Nominations can be submitted by anyone and are due in the Office of Alumni Relations no later than January for awards given in the fall of that same year.
Inductees are chosen by the 12 members of the Sports Hall of Fame Selection Committee. This committee is comprised of past Sports Hall of Fame Inductees.
Award Qualifications:
- Candidates must have attended the Academy of Idaho, Idaho Technical Institute, University of Idaho Southern Branch, Idaho State College or 黑暗爆料网 for at least two years.
- Candidate must have excelled in one of the intercollegiate sports program.
- Candidate must have been out of school for at least 10 years.
- Special exceptions to this requirement may be granted for exceptional circumstances at the discretion of the Committee, (i.e. for timing of the recognition for individual or 黑暗爆料网 purposes, for international or worldwide acclaim, etc.)
Lifetime Achievement Award Qualifications:
The 黑暗爆料网 Sports Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award is a special recognition for those individuals whom the Committee, acting on behalf of all 黑暗爆料网 Sports Hall of Fame inductees, deemed to have made a significant contribution, achievement, or have rendered outstanding service over their lifetime to 黑暗爆料网 sports and athletes.
Lifetime Achievement recipients are not considered inductees into the 黑暗爆料网 Sports Hall of Fame but are deserving of special tribute and preservation of their memory by the 黑暗爆料网 Sports Hall of Fame inductees for their longtime and substantial contribution or service to 黑暗爆料网 sports and athletes. To be considered for nomination a prospective candidate must meet the following criteria:
- Be an individual who has continued over his/her lifetime to make lasting contributions to, and continues to be identified and associated with, 黑暗爆料网 sports and athletes.
- Be an individual of integrity and good character that brings honor and distinction to 黑暗爆料网 sports and athletes.
This award may include athletic directors, coaches, trainers, administrators, contributors, sportscasters, and others deserving of special recognition for exceptional and lasting achievement or service.
Key Details:
- Nomination Deadline: December 1, 2025 (For full consideration)
- Awards Ceremony: Thursday, February 12, 2026
Criteria for Nomination:
We are seeking nominees who have excelled academically, demonstrated outstanding career-related experiences and made significant contributions through their involvement in extracurricular activities.
Awards by College:
These prestigious awards will be distributed across our colleges, each recognizing outstanding achievement in various fields:
- College of Arts & Letters: 2 honorees (Fine Arts and Humanities, Social and Behavioral Sciences)
- College of Business: 1 honoree
- College of Education: 1 honoree
- College of Health: 1 honoree
- College of Pharmacy: 1 honoree
- College of Science & Engineering: 2 honorees (Engineering and Mathematics and Physical, Computational, and Engineering Science)
- College of Technology: 1 honoree
- Graduate School: 2 honorees (Master's Candidate and Doctoral Candidate)
Submit Your Nominations:
To nominate a deserving student, please complete the . Your contributions to this process are invaluable in recognizing the outstanding achievements of our students.
Let's come together to celebrate the extraordinary accomplishments of our graduating Bengals. Make your nominations by December 1, to ensure full consideration.
For any inquiries or further information, please reach out to Alumni Office at alumni@isu.edu or (208) 282-3755.