Alumni Awards

Alumni Awards

During Homecoming each fall, the High Point University Alumni Association recognizes the outstanding achievements of our alumni through the presentation of the following awards:

Lifetime Achievement Award: The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to an alumnus/a for lifelong leadership, professional attainment, community involvement and meaningful engagement and leadership at High Point University.

Alumnus/a of the Year Award: The Alumnus/a of the Year is an alumnus/a who has achieved great prominence in his or her career field. This alumnus/a generously devotes himself or herself to the University through extraordinary support and service.

Community Impact Award: The Community Impact Award is bestowed upon an alumnus/a based on his or her generous, philanthropic support for both to the University and other causes through their selfless acts of service.

President’s Award: The President’s Award is bestowed on an extraordinary individual of distinction, who is a source of pride for High Point University. This individual embodies one or more of the University’s values and virtues such as generosity and gratitude; God, family and country; mentorship, civility and respect. The President’s Award is be selected by Dr. Nido R. Qubein each year.

Distinguished Alumni Award: The Distinguished Alumni Award highlights and celebrates alumni who exemplify leadership, innovation, and service in their fields. Recipients are selected based on their outstanding achievement in both their chosen profession and communities and serve as active partners, advocates and investors at High Point University.

Award recipients are honored during the prestigious Alumni Awards Ceremony and Reception on the Friday of Homecoming Weekend.

Want to nominate an alumnus/a? 

Nominations are accepted from any alumnus/a or friend of the university.  The nomination requirements are as follows:

1. The recipient must be an alumnus/a of High Point College/University.
2. The recipient cannot have previously received the same award.
3. The recipient must be available to accept the award in person during Homecoming Weekend.
4. Current employees of High Point University and/or their spouse are not eligible.

To nominate a deserving alumnus/a, please complete the nomination form by clicking the button below.