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Alumni Awards

Nominations are open for the 2024-2025 Alumni Awards

Deadline for award nomination submissions is Jan. 10, 2025.

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Honoring Excellence, Inspiring Futures

We take immense pride in celebrating the extraordinary accomplishments of our alumni who are making a difference in their fields and communities. Each year, we present two prestigious awards: the Distinguished Alumni Award, honoring those whose lifelong contributions have left a lasting impact, and the Outstanding Recent Alumni Award, recognizing the innovative achievements of our younger graduates who are already shaping the future.

These awards not only highlight individual excellence but also inspire current students and fellow alumni to pursue their passions. Join us in exploring the inspiring stories of our award recipients, who exemplify the spirit of Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) and carry on as beacons of motivation for all. Together, let’s celebrate their remarkable journeys and the positive change they continue to foster in the world!

About the awards

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    Bettina Ring holds an engraved wooden plaque while shaking Andrew Ickes' hand. The engraving reads, "2024 Distinguished Alumna Presented to Bettina K Ring Class of 1986, March 27, 2024."
    Distinguished Alumni Award , article

    The college recognizes a distinguished alumnus/alumna that has demonstrated a commitment to excellence throughout their career in a natural resources discipline. The award consists of a plaque and recognition at a notable college event.

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    Daniel Patton holds an engraved wooden plaque while shaking Tara Nepper's hand. The engraving reads, "2024 Outstanding Recent Alumnus Presented to Daniel C Patton Class of 2020, March 27, 2024."
    Outstanding Recent Alumni Award , article

    The college recognizes an alumnus/alumna that graduated from the College of Natural Resources and Environment within the last 10 years and has made a difference in their field of work and in engaging other alumni with the college.

Alumni shout out

If you know of a graduate who deserves recognition, but is not eligible for one of these awards, please email cnreadvancement@vt.edu. These alumni may be recognized in a CNRE Alumni Spotlight, in the college's next newsletter, or on the our social media feeds.