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2025 Nominations Are Now Open!

Academic Achievement Award

The Alumni Award for Academic Achievement is given annually to a Western Carolina University alumnus/alumna who has attained extraordinary distinction and success in academe and has demonstrated exceptional leadership.  The award recipient should have achieved state, regional or national recognition. Preference will be given to those who, while enrolled at Ģ������Ƶand as a graduate, were/are active participants in the life of the university.

Professional Achievement Award

The Alumni Award for Professional Achievement may be awarded annually to no more than one Ģ������Ƶ alumnus/alumna who has attained extraordinary distinction and success in a career field outside of academe and who has demonstrated exceptional and sustained community leadership.  The award recipient should have achieved state, regional, or national recognition. Preference will be given to those who, while enrolled at Ģ������Ƶand as a graduate, were/are active participants in the life of the university. 

The Catamount 10 Award

The Catamount 10 recognizes established and emerging leaders among Western Carolina University’s young alumni. Up to ten alumni may be selected annually for this honor. A candidate must have completed his or her degree between 2014 and 2024. Nominees must be less than 40 years of age, attained a level of distinction in their chosen field of work, demonstrated a commitment to the service of others, and shown continued engagement with the university. Preference will be given to those who, while enrolled at Ģ������Ƶand as graduates, were and are active participants in the life of the university.

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Past Award Winners

Selection Process

The Alumni Engagement committee of the Ģ������ƵAlumni Board of Directors will review all nominations for Alumni Awards and select the recipient. The award will be presented to the recipient at the Distinguished Catamounts Ceremony during the November 15th home football weekend.

Nomination forms must be renewed or updated every five years to remain in the file for consideration.