Each year, BGSU celebrates the excellence of alumni and others in the University community. Every individual award embodies the mission of BGSU, its academic programs and the Alumni Association. 

• View or purchase photos from the gallery of the 2011 ceremony

Congratulations to the 2011 class of Alumni Award honorees! They are:

Alumni Community Award
Dianne Dillon ‘92

The Alumni Community Award is presented to a BGSU graduate who has performed outstanding voluntary service beyond normal business or professional obligations. 
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Alumni Service Award
John Quinn ‘69

The Alumni Service Award is presented to a BGSU gradate who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, devotion and service for the betterment of the BGSU Alumni Association.
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Honorary Alumnus Award
Randy Lewis

The Honorary Alumnus Award is presented to a respected individual who is not a BGSU graduate, but whose efforts have significantly contributed to the growth and development of Bowling Green State University.
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Recent Graduate Award
Gary Novotny '03, '04

The Recent Graduate Award is presented to an individual who has graduated from BGSU within the last 15 years and has demonstrated a commitment to civic involvement and to participation in University and/or Alumni Association activities.
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Other ceremonies and additional information

In 2012, BGSU and its Alumni Association will recognize the extraordinary accomplishments of alumni who have made significant contributions to their chosen professional field and/or through their philanthropic endeavors during the Academy of Distinguished Alumni ceremony, which will take place during Homecoming week.  The University is proud to honor those alumni who have inspired their country, state, community and BGSU. 

• Learn more or nominate someone for the 2012 ceremony here

For BGSU's Centennial Year, the Alumni Awards honored 100 of the University's most prominent graduates.

2010 ceremonies

• Complete list: 100 of BGSU's Most Prominent Alumni
• View a photo gallery of the Ceremony festivities
• President Cartwright's remarks for the evening
• View video of the Ceremony

Several other awards have been granted by the Alumni Association in past years. View the complete list of awards here.

Questions?   Please call (888) 839-2586 or e-mail alumni@bgsu.edu.