Alumni Awards

2022 Syracuse University Alumni awardees

The Syracuse University Alumni Association and the Office of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving present the following awards to those whose achievements are truly exceptional. 

Arents Award

Syracuse University’s highest alumni honor, the Arents Award recognizes alumni who have excelled in their fields. The presentation of the award is a highlight of Orange Central.

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Chancellor’s Citation

The Chancellor’s Citation is awarded to alumni from diverse backgrounds in recognition of significant civic or career achievements. It was introduced in 1983 and has been presented since then at the triennial Coming Back Together reunion.

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Orange Circle Award

Introduced in 2009, the Orange Circle Award recognizes altruistic SU people who have done extraordinary things in the service of others.

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Generation Orange Award

Introduced in 2013, the Generation Orange Award recognizes graduates of the last 10 years for their continued commitment to Syracuse University.

Past Recipients


Melvin A Eggers Senior Alumni Award

The Melvin A. Eggers Senior Alumni Award is presented to those alumni who have graduated more than 50 years ago and have demonstrated loyalty and service to Syracuse University. This award will be conferred at the Syracuse University Alumni Awards Celebration during Orange Central weekend.

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Military/Veteran Award

Established in 2019, the Military-Veteran Alumni Award is presented annually to Syracuse University U.S. military service members or veteran alumni who have distinguished themselves through exceptional meritorious service and achievement while serving in the United States military and/or in their post-service careers in the private, business, government, or philanthropic sectors.

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Outstanding Alumni Award

Annually from 1960 through 2007, the Syracuse University Office of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving presented the Outstanding Alumni Award to distinguished graduates in recognition of their service to Syracuse University and their communities.

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Outstanding Young Alumni Award

Until 2007, the Syracuse University Office of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving presented the Outstanding Young Alumni Award to those who had graduated within the past 15 years and had distinguished themselves either professionally or through service to the University. Today, we know this award as the Generation Orange Award-which recognizes outstanding graduates of the past ten years.

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