Alumni Awards

Presented to an ESU alumnus/a who has distinguished themselves and brought credit to ESU at a state, national, or international level by their work in the fields of art and design, computer science, criminal justice, law, government, science, physics, chemistry, economics, and social work.

Recognizes an ESU alumnus/a who has distinguished themselves and brought credit to ESU at a state, national, or international level through their work in the field of manufacturing, technology, accounting, financial services, risk management, marketing, government, health care, hotel management, tourism, sports management, and related management fields.

Presented to an educator who has demonstrated superior teaching ability and extraordinary commitment to students at the elementary, secondary or college level. The recipient may be active or retired and must have a minimum of 20 years in education. The recipient must be an ESU alumnus or alumna.

Recognizes an ESU alumnus/a who has distinguished themselves and brought credit to ESU at a state, national, or international level by their work in the fields of exercise science, communication sciences and disorders, athletic training, physiology, public health, medicine, nursing, rehabilitative services, and other related fields.

Established in 2019, this award recognizes an ESU graduate who has successfully established or further developed a business or company. Recipients of this award demonstrate entrepreneurial achievements while representing the values of ESU.

This award recognizes an ESU alumnus who has contributed to, or achieved success, in the field of athletics beyond graduation.

Recognizes an ESU graduate whose extraordinary accomplishments in life have brought honor to the University and pride to its alumni.

Recognizes an individual who has made a significant contribution to the University and/or the Alumni Association through exceptional volunteer service. The recipient need not be an alumna/us.

This award recognizes exceptional accomplishments or life achievements in areas of community and human relations, along with a demonstrated commitment to the promotion of the mission of ESU. Winners possess multicultural and diverse values, and need not be alumni.

Honors a recent graduate (within ten years) who has demonstrated exceptional ability and made significant strides in their chosen profession and/or whose extraordinary accomplishments have brought honor to the university and pride to all alumni.

Honors an ESU graduate who has achieved extraordinary accomplishment(s) in the field of Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Medicine, and Physiology or another technical field.

Presented to a teacher who has demonstrated superior teaching ability and extraordinary commitment to students. The recipient may be active or retired and must have a minimum of ten years teaching at ESU. The recipient need not be an ESU alumnus or alumna.

This award recognizes a student (current or former) who has provided exceptional service in a volunteer capacity to the Office of Alumni Engagement or the Alumni Association.

This award honors an alumna/us whose exceptional achievements, experiences or contributions in a field or profession have distinguished themselves on the national or international level. The recipients of this award possess the highest standards of integrity and character to positively reflect and enhance the prestige of ESU. This award is the highest honor an ESU alumna/us can receive.