Alumni Awards
The Alumni Association annually presents awards to individuals who have demonstrated professional success or recognition such as to effect great pride among the faculty, students, and alumni of Tennessee Tech.
The Alumni Association recognizes these outstanding individuals in the following six categories:
- » Distinguished Alumnus
The Distinguished Alumnus Award is the most prestigious award bestowed by the Tennessee Tech Alumni Association. Presented to alumni who exemplify excellence in their chosen fields, it recognizes those whose talent, leadership and service reflect the very best of Tennessee Tech.
- » Outstanding Young Alumnus
The Outstanding Young Alumnus Award recognizes graduates who, before the age of 40, have already distinguished themselves through professional excellence, earned the respect of their peers, served as true ambassadors for Tennessee Tech, and inspired pride among our faculty, staff, students and alumni. The recipient is the age of 40 years or younger at the time of nomination.
- » Outstanding Philanthropy Award
The Outstanding Philanthropy Award honors visionaries, leaders and workforce partners who give their time, talent and treasure to transform Tennessee Tech.
- » Outstanding Service Award
The Outstanding Service Award is presented to an individual whose dedication reflects the highest ideals of service through remarkable contributions to the broader community in civic leadership, religious service or philanthropic impact.
- » Alumni Association Corporate Excellence Award
The Alumni Association Corporate Excellence Award honors a company or organization that demonstrates outstanding commitment to supporting the university community. This award recognizes businesses that exemplify the values of alumni leadership and demonstrate a sustained, positive impact on students, alumni, and the institution.
- » Alumni Employee Excellence Award
The Alumni Employee Excellence Award recognizes Tennessee Tech employees who are also proud alumni and who exemplify the very best of our university community. Honorees demonstrate outstanding service, embody the values of Tennessee Tech, and serve as exceptional ambassadors through their work on campus and their impact in the community. This award celebrates alumni who have dedicated at least five years of service to the university and who consistently go above and beyond to support students, colleagues, alumni, friends, and the mission of Tech.
Nominations for 2026 are closed.