Awards

Distinguished Alumni Award

This award is the highest honor bestowed upon an alum by the Emerson College Alumni Association. The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes an individual’s significant achievements and contributions to their profession and/or community. Established in 1978, this honor acknowledges an individual’s service to society and personal commitment to the mission of Emerson College.

The Distinguished Alumni Award is designated annually at the discretion of the Alumni Association Board of Directors.

Young Alumni Achievement Award

This honor is bestowed upon an alum who has graduated within the past 10 years and has made significant achievements and contributions to their profession and/or community. The achievements of the individual should be inspirational to Emerson students and serve as a source of pride for both the College and the awardee.

The Young Alumni Achievement Award is designated annually at the discretion of the Alumni Association Board of Directors.

See our list of winners.


Nomination Process & Review

Nominations are welcome throughout the year.  The deadline for submitting nominations for the 2023 Emerson College Alumni Awards is September 9, 2022. The Office of Alumni Relations and the Emerson College Alumni Association Board of Directors will review all nominations in October and will notify award recipients at the end of the year.

Please submit nominations through our form:

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