We encourage all alumni to consider nominating a Carleton alumna/us for an Alumni Association Award. The deadline for nominations is November 15. Award selection is made by the Alumni Council's Awards & Nominations Committee, and awards are presented during Reunion weekend in June of the following year.

For a set of nomination forms, download the PDF files on the right side of this page, or email the Alumni Affairs Office (800-729-2586).

Click on the following links to view brief biographies of past Alumni Award recipients.
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Distinguished Achievement Award

These awards are restricted to alumni of the College (including non-graduates). The criteria include outstanding achievement within a particular field or fields of accomplishment, and recognition may be for either professional accomplishments or community service.

Exceptional Service Award

These awards are for Carleton alumni and friends. Criteria include exceptional service that contributes substantially to the well-being of the College by furthering its purposes and programs. Employees, trustees and board members are eligible if they have retired or completed their employment or service. This recognition is not restricted to alumni and may include friends, faculty, administrators or others who have served the College.

In the Spirit of Carleton Award

The focus of this award for a young alumna/us, which was presented for the first time at reunion 1997, is to honor a Carleton alum from one of the most recent 15 classes (1995-2010) who has made a significant contribution to civic or professional organizations and who demonstrates the attributes of Carleton's liberal arts education. This person should have exhibited creativity, purposefulness and a commitment to quality and improving their community. The award recipient will be asked to return to campus as an alumna/us in residence in order to share his or her expertise with students during a visit of a few days. Preference will be given to candidates in the 5th, 10th and 15th reunion classes.