Distinguished Achievement Awards

Nominations can be made in the following categories:

• President's Distinguished Achievement

  The President’s Distinguished Achievement Awards are given to individuals who have distinguished themselves and the University through professional achievement, exceptional leadership, or community service. They have impacted their industry and community, and they support the University by offering our students experiential learning or scholarship opportunities, or by employing our graduates. In addition, they have contributed to the sustainability and future of the University through volunteerism and philanthropic endeavors.

• President's Distinguished Achievement Award (Corporate)

  The President’s Distinguished Achievement Corporate Award honors URI corporate partners who have distinguished themselves and the University through industry achievements, exceptional leadership, or community service. They have impacted their industry and community, and they support the University by offering our students experiential learning or scholarship opportunities, or by employing URI graduates. In addition, they have contributed to the sustainability and future of the University through volunteerism and philanthropic endeavors.

• Rising Star Distinguished Achievement Award

  The Rising Star Distinguished Achievement Award is given to alumni of URI graduate programs who have received their graduate degree within the last 10 years, and who are making significant contributions to their profession and community-at-large by demonstrating innovation, responsible professional leadership, potential for future distinction and a commitment to serving others. 

• Athletic Director's Distinguished Achievement Award

  The Athletic Director’s Distinguished Achievement Award recognizes alumni and friends of URI for professional achievement, exceptional leadership, or community service, as well as support of URI and our student athletes. Recipients of this award have contributed to the sustainability and future of the University through volunteerism and philanthropic endeavors.

• Dean's Distinguished Achievement Award (one per college)

  The Dean’s Distinguished Achievement Awards are given to individuals who have distinguished themselves, the University, and their college through professional achievement, exceptional leadership, community service, or philanthropic support. They have impacted their industry and community, and they support the University by offering our students experiential learning or scholarship opportunities, or by employing our graduates. Awardees have contributed to the sustainability and future of the University through volunteerism and philanthropic endeavors.