Recognizing Exceptional Yellowjackets
The University of Wisconsin-Superior Alumni and Friends Foundation is proud to recognize outstanding, notable and accomplished alumni and friends of UW-Superior.
The Alumni and Friends Foundation presents the following honors:
Distinguished Alumni Award
This award is presented to alumni of UW-Superior whose significant achievements and successes serve as an inspiration for current and prospective students. Applies to both undergraduate and graduate alumni.
Recent Alumni Achievement Award (‘Jacket GOLD: Graduates Of the Last Decade)
This award is presented to alumni of UW-Superior who have graduated within the last 10 years and have had significant professional or personal accomplishments. Applies to both undergraduate and graduate alumni.
Edward and Betty Kossak Service Award
This award is presented to individuals, groups, businesses, and organizations that have made significant contributions to UW-Superior and the campus community in terms of their impact, service, leadership and support.
James Rainaldo Outstanding Mentor Award
This award recognizes a current or retired/former UW-Superior faculty or staff member who has impacted the lives of alumni and students in a positive and significant way.
Honorary Alumni Award
This award is presented to a person who is not an alum, and whose dedication to the university and successes serve as an inspiration for alumni, current, and prospective students.
Athletic Hall of Fame
Members of the UW-Superior Athletic Hall of Fame have excelled as Yellowjacket athletes, made outstanding contributions to the success of the university’s athletic program, or have achieved noteworthy careers in coaching and wellness. More information can be found on the UW-Superior Athletics website.
How to Submit a Nomination
Alumni and Friends Foundation Awards Nomination Process
Each year, the UW-Superior Alumni and Friends Foundation honors outstanding alumni, faculty, staff and community members. They represent, through their personal and professional accomplishments, the lasting value of the University and the Alumni and Friends Foundation. The awards are presented in the fall.
Nominations should be submitted no later than June 1 for guaranteed review. However, nominations will be accepted at any time of the year.
Alumni and Friends Awards – Nomination Form
If you have any additional materials (letters of support, etc.) to add to your nomination, please email it to alumni@uwsuper.edu
Athletic Hall of Fame Nomination Process
Visit the UW-Superior Athletics website for nomination information.


