Awards
Do you know someone whose professional and volunteer accomplishments deserve to be recognized by the Ithaca College Alumni Association? Please take a few minutes and tell us about him or her (see individual awards).
The Edgar "Dusty" Bredbenner Jr. ’50 Distinguished Alumni Award
This award is presented to a graduate who has demonstrated outstanding loyalty and service to Ithaca College over the years. This is the highest alumni achievement award the alumni association presents. Past recipients have served with distinction in organizations such as the alumni association board of directors and the board of trustees, or have made significant contributions to a specific school or program within the College.
The Lifetime Achievement Award
This is presented to a graduate who has achieved exceptional success in his or her profession, or who has contributed significantly to the advancement and leadership of noteworthy civic, philanthropic, and service organizations over the course of many years. This lifelong success has brought significant recognition to the recipient and has set a standard of excellence to which others may aspire.
Nomination FormThe Professional Achievement Award
This award is presented to a graduate who has achieved distinction in his/her profession at the national, regional, or local level. This individual has acknowledged the role that his/her Ithaca College education has played in achieving career goals.
The Outstanding Young Alumni Award
This award is presented to a recent (within the last two to 10 years) graduate who excels in his or her profession. Recipients have all been recognized as emerging leaders in their fields and represent excellence in the areas of business, musical performance, broadcast journalism, communications, and chemistry, to name just a few.
The James J. Whalen Meritorious Service Award
This award recognizes distinguished achievements and contributions to Ithaca College by a non-graduate through professional, civic, and philanthropic activities. All recipients have had a significant connection to Ithaca College, such as membership on the board of trustees; long-time past service to the College as a member of the staff, faculty, or administration; or volunteer work on behalf of the College.
Volunteer Service Award
This award is given to alumni and non-alumni who have contributed significantly to one or more of the following areas: admission, career services, student affairs, clubs, fund-raising, and athletics. In addition, faculty and administrators may nominate those who have made outstanding efforts on behalf of a particular department, program, or school.
