Promising Young Alumni Award

The Promising Young Alumni Award recognizes one or more seniors who demonstrate qualities desired of engaged alumni. A Promising Young Alumnus demonstrates their potential as a future alumni leader for the UNI community through their commitment to service, leadership and pride while enrolled.

Promising Young Alumni Award

Nominations for 2026 are due Friday, March 6 by 11:59 p.m. Awards will be presented at the Student Leadership Awards on April 14.

CRITERIA

There is evidence that the nominee is active in the life of university and engages as a campus leader, mentor, or volunteer with a commitment to serving as a leader, mentor, or volunteer as an alumnus
The nominee demonstrates a continued commitment to UNI traditions and displays Panther pride
The nominee demonstrates an ability or willingness to promote and advocate for UNI and the student experience within their network to grow the Purple Circle
There is evidence the nominee understands the importance of forging ongoing connections with the university and the UNI community
The nominee will graduate during the 2025 calendar year

Nominator Information

First Name

Last Name

Nominator Email

Nominee Information

First

Last

Organization & position within

Nominee Email

Nominee Phone Number

Graduation Date

Spring 2025

Summer 2025

Fall 2025

Summarize the nominee’s campus experience with leadership, mentorship, volunteerism, and advocacy for UNI. How does the nominee demonstrate their commitment to continuing their connection to the university?

How does the nominee demonstrate their pride in the University of Northern Iowa?

What qualities does the nominee possess that would make them an exceptional alumnus?

Award Recipients

2025: Madison Duong & Mallory Hendricks
2024: Kaylee Oskvig & Savannah Soltero
2023: Caleb Gehle & Hanna Kendall