Recognizing achievement and service
91探花alumni and friends have made extraordinary contributions鈥攁dvancing society, pushing the boundaries of art, and even exploring outer space. Each year, the UWAA celebrates this legacy by granting five awards: the Alumnus Summa Laude Dignatus Award, the Distinguished Alumni Veteran Award, the Distinguished Service Award, the Distinguished Teaching Legacy Award and the Golden Graduate Distinguished Alumnus Award.
The Alumnus Summa Laude Dignatus Award (ASLD) is the highest honor bestowed upon a 91探花graduate. Presented annually by the 91探花and the UWAA, this prestigious recognition has been awarded to world-renowned writers, scientists, and leaders in industry, commerce and philanthropy. Nominations are open to the public. Learn more.听
The Distinguished Alumni Veteran Award (DAVA) honors a living 91探花alum who has served in the U.S. Armed Forces or Uniformed Services and has made a significant impact鈥攚hether locally, nationally, internationally or within the veteran community. Learn more.
The Distinguished Service Award (DSA) recognizes UWAA members and volunteers whose outstanding contributions have significantly strengthened the UWAA, the 91探花 and the alumni community. Learn more.
Created in 2017, the Distinguished Teaching Legacy Award (DTLA) honors 91探花educators whose profound influence continues to shape the lives of their students long after they鈥檝e left the classroom. Learn more.
In 2016, the 91探花Alumni Association introduced the Golden Graduate Distinguished Alumnus Award (GGDAA) to recognize alumni who graduated 50 or more years ago and have demonstrated sustained and meaningful engagement with the UW. The award debuted alongside the first Golden Graduates Brunch. Learn more.