To nominate an individual for the Alumni Achievement Award, Graduate of the Last Decade Award, or the Profile in Excellence Award, fill out the Award Nomination form. In order for a nomination to be considered, supporting documents or letters of recommendation are required.
Alumni Achievement Award
The Alumni Achievement Award is the highest honor bestowed by the Association and is given in recognition of outstanding life service which has brought honor to the individual's alma mater. These awards are presented each fall at the Harvest Dinner during The Weekend (Homecoming). Anyone from the OBU community may nominate potential award recipients.
Graduate of the Last Decade
One Graduate of the Last Decade (GOLD) Award is presented annually during Harvest Dinner at Homecoming to a young alum, not necessarily a graduate, of OBU, who, in his or her life and career has demonstrated outstanding achievement and brought pride and honor to the University. These awards are presented each fall at the Harvest Dinner during The Weekend (Homecoming). Anyone from the OBU community may nominate potential award recipients.
Graduate of the Last Decade Award
Profile in Excellence Award
The Profile in Excellence Award is given to a former student, not necessarily a graduate, who has demonstrated recognizable accomplishment in his or her profession, business, avocation, or life service in such a way as to bring pride and honor to the University. Each year, up to 12 Profile in Excellence recipients are selected. These awards are presented each fall at the Harvest Dinner during The Weekend (Homecoming). Anyone from the OBU community may nominate potential award recipients.