The Distinguished Alumni Awards are the highest awards presented by Lamar University to its alumni. The Lamar University Alumni Association established the awards in 1970 to recognize extraordinary alumni who have enhanced the reputation of the university by distinguishing themselves in their careers or life's service and have made significant contributions to their community, state and nation through professional service, public service, and civic activities.
Each year, the Alumni Affairs Advisory Board honors alumni who have distinguished themselves professionally and through service to Lamar University. These individuals exemplify the loyalty, passion and interest found in all dedicated cardinals. Honorees are recognized at the annual Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner held in February.
How are the award recipients chosen for the award?
The Office of Alumni Affairs accepts nominations of outstanding alumni up until September 30th each year for the following year's awards ceremony and a committee from the Alumni Advisory Board chooses 3-4 candidates per year.
How can I nominate someone for the Distinguished Alumni Awards?
Nominations can be submitted on the Lamar University Alumni website or by email to alumni@xsdvoip.com. Instructions on how to submit a nomination and award criteria is on the nomination website.
How do I access the livestream of the event?
Once the event starts at 7:45pm on Friday, April 5, 2024, the video will begin playing on our website xsdvoip.com/daa.
Will I be sent tickets for the event once I register?
No. Tickets are not mailed out for this event. You will receive a confirmation email with more details closer to the event. Your name will be on the reservation list at the check in table at the event.
When will the video be posted after the event?
The final video recording of the event will be posted on the Distinguished Alumni Awards event website approximately two weeks after the event to give time for the video to be edited and uploaded to our website.