The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes an alumnus or alumna who has made distinguished and outstanding contributions to his or her profession or field of interest over the course of 25 or more years.

This award recipient has brought benefit to their community and honor to the College of Aeronautics and Engineering by embodying the values and spirit of what the college stands for.

This award is the highest honor bestowed by the college.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a graduate of the College of Aeronautics and Engineering or an alumnus of one of the predecessor programs.
• Must have achieved broad recognition for extraordinary creativity, advancement of knowledge or technology, performance or the advancement of mankind through application of their College of  Aeronautics and Engineering education.
• Must have demonstrated exemplary service to the college.