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Alumni Association Seeks Nominations for Annual Alumni Awards

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A long standing tradition at the USF Alumni Association is to annually recognize outstanding alumni and community leaders
who have made a significant contribution to the university and
the community.


Nominations from alumni, University friends and community members are accepted all year but must be received by March 31st of the presentation year to be considered by the Selection Committee for that year.

Recipients of the four awards are announced in July of each year and are honored during an awards program at USF Homecoming in the fall.

Distinguished Alumnus Award
Since 1976, this award has recognized the USF alumnus who has reached the pinnacle of success in their career or profession.

Donald A. Gifford Alumni Service Award
Since 1991, this award has recognized an individual who has provided countless hours of service to the University of South Florida, either through committee work, volunteer hours, or through numerous other ways individuals can support the institution.

Class of ’56 Award
Since 1981, the Class of ‘56 Award has recognized an individual in the community who has made a difference. More than just philanthropic work, this individual has rendered distinguished service over an extended period of time.

Outstanding Young Alumnus Award
The Outstanding Young Alumnus Award was established in 1994 to recognize younger alumni for their accomplishments in their career and their engagement to the university.



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