The FSU Alumni Association's Reubin O'D. Askew Award, named in honor of former Governor Askew, recognizes his contributions to the state, nation, and university. These young alumni continue Askew's legacy of outstanding accomplishments built on the foundation of their education from Florida State University. Each recipient must be a graduate of FSU (undergraduate or graduate), age 35 or younger (as of 12/31/from the year prior), who has made exceptional achievements and significant contributions to their profession, community/society, or the university. The recipient must exemplify outstanding professional and personal development either through traditional channels or innovative approaches. 

Eligibility:
Each recipient must be a graduate of FSU (undergraduate or graduate), age 35 or younger (as of 12/31 from the prior year), who has made exceptional achievements and significant contributions to their profession, community/society, or university. For the Reubin O’D. Askew Young Alumni Award: named in honor of former Governor Askew, this award recognizes their contributions to the state, nation, and/or university.

Nominations:
Nominees must be placed in formal nomination each year with a completed online nomination form. Nominations can be made by anyone, including self-nominations. Nominations will be solicited through the Florida State University Alumni Associations newsletters, social media, and alumni chapters and networks. All nominations must be received by the Alumni Association upon the designated due date each year.

Nominations open: October 23,2023
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: January 12, 2024, by 5 P.M. for Fall 2023 Honorees. 

Honorees will be recognized at the Distinguished Alumni Awards Gala in October 2024.

Process: A committee appointed by the Young Alumni Council selects the recipients of the Askew honorees. Each year's recipients are notified upon approval of the Alumni Association National Board of Directors' Awards Committee in April If a nominee is not selected in a particular year, they may be re-nominated in succeeding years.

Self-nominations and FSU faculty/staff will not be considered. Exceptional nominations for non-degreed friends of Florida State University will be considered.