Alumni Association Awards & Nomination Forms

• Alumni Chapter Leadership Award is presented to an alum in recognition of his/her direct impact on the success of a particular Alumni Chapter or Alumni Chapter program and their goal of helping to reconnect Shippensburg alumni with the University as members of active networks within the Shippensburg Family.
• Alumni Humanitarian Award is presented to honor both an alum and a member of the campus community (faculty, staff, or administrator) in recognition of his/her direct impact on diversity and cultural experiences of students on campus.
• Athletic Hall of Fame is presented to a student athlete who has graduated at least 10 years prior, received varsity letters and contributed substantially to the athletic program for at least 2 years. Honorary awards may be presented to any former employee who has contributed significantly to the athletic programs at Ship.
• Exceptional Service Award is the Alumni Association's highest honor. It is given to recognize and thank outstanding persons who have given unselfishly of their time and efforts for the betterment of Shippensburg University. The award, which may be presented to any person who is an alum or friend of the University, implies that the recipient has given him/herself to the University in a way that is extraordinary, going far beyond what could be expected of the person.
• Jesse S. Heiges Distinguished Alumni Award is presented to an alumnus/a in recognition of distinguished achievement in his/her field of endeavor for the benefit of the community and society. Nominees should be over the age of 40 and represent the areas of arts and sciences, business, and education and human services.
• Outstanding Young Alumni Award of Shippensburg University is presented to a graduate who is forty years old or younger in recognition of their outstanding achievement in his/her field of endeavor for the benefit of the community and society.
• SU Alumni Association Board of Directors interest form