In partnership with Oklahoma State University, the OSU Alumni Association recognizes outstanding alumni with three awards presented annually: the OSU Hall of Fame, the OSU Distinguished Alumni Award, and the OSU Outstanding Young Alumni Award. Nominations for the 2026 OSU Distinguished Alumni Award, 2027 OSU Hall of Fame, and 2027 OSU Outstanding Young Alumni Award are open now through December 12, 2025. Announcements will be made in the late spring of 2026.
All nominations require a completed nomination form in the Reviewr system with optional additional documents including a CV or resume, letters of recommendation, news articles, portfolios, etc. Please be as detailed as possible! All form fields must be fully answered. Any responses such as "N/A" or "See attached" will NOT be considered complete applications. Nominations remain in the reviewing cycle for three (3) years. If you have a current nomination and would like to update it, please do not create a new nomination.
OSU Distinguished Alumni Award Considerations
- Attended Oklahoma State University
- Service to the nominee's local community
- Service to Oklahoma State University
- Professional success and accomplishment
- Member of the OSU Alumni Association
- Awarded Distinguished Alumni or Hall of Fame at the college level
OSU Hall of Fame Considerations
- Attended Oklahoma State University
- Professional and public service
- Service to Oklahoma State University
- Professional success and accomplishment
- Dedication to and engagement with Oklahoma State University
- Contributions to Oklahoma and the United States
- Awarded Distinguished Alumni or Hall of Fame at the college level
- Awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award at the university level
OSU Outstanding Young Alumni Considerations
- An individual age 40 or younger as of December 31, 2025
- Professional and public service and career success
- Dedication to and engagement with Oklahoma State University
- Graduated from Oklahoma State University
- Awarded the college-level Outstanding Young Alumni award
- Service to the nominee's local community
- Service to Oklahoma State University
- OSU Alumni Association member
For questions regarding your nomination, please contact Carla Odom at carla.odom@okstate.edu or 405-744-5368.
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