Alumni
Alumni Recognition
Western Illinois University is an institution that has excelled in educating and preparing our alumni for success. We are proud of the fact that many of our more than 135,000 alumni have been publicly recognized nationally for their outstanding accomplishments.
Our Mission
The Western Illinois University Alumni Association strives to develop and sustain lifelong relationships with students, alumni and friends to advance the mission of the University.
The combination of WIU’s stellar faculty who provide a caring and supportive learning environment with an exceptional academic curriculum, have well prepared Western’s alumni in meaningful careers in a broad range of occupational endeavors. The Alumni Association takes great pride in recognizing excellence within our alumni.
Awards Criteria & Nomination Forms
To learn more about these awards and to nominate a deserving alumni, please click the links below.
- Alumni Achievement Award
- Distinguished Alumni Award
- Honorary Doctorate
- Young Alumni Excellence Award
- International Alumni Achievement Award
- Honorary Alumni Award
- Town & Gown Award
Alumni Award Recipients
Alumni Achievement Award Recipients
Past Alumni Achievement Award Recipients
Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
Past Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
International Alumni Achievement Award Recipient
Young Alumni Excellence Award Recipient
Past Young Alumni Excellence Award Recipients
Honorary Alumni Award Recipient
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