Awards & Recognition
UNCW faculty and staff play a big role in celebrating our alumni and donors. From staying in touch to sharing stories and submitting nominations, your actions help cultivate lifelong relationships.
Discover how to acknowledge alumni accomplishments, showcase the great work of our Seahawk family and steward the commitment of donors.
Alumni Awards
The Alumni Association's four annual Distinguished Awards honor alumni and friends for outstanding achievements and service to our university and community. The alumni engagement team also partners with academic areas on the promotion and celebration of area-specific awards.
- Distinguished Alumnus/a of the Year
- Distinguished Young Alumnus/a of the Year
- Distinguished Citizen of the Year
- Distinguished Diversity Award
- Cameron School of Business Outstanding Alumni Awards
- School of Nursing Outstanding Alumnus Award
- Watson College of Education Distinguished Alumnus of the Year
Question about alumni awards? Contact:
Lindsay LeRoy
910.962.2684 | email
Alumni Stories
Whether published in our Seahawk Showcase or alumni newsletter, shared on social media or included in one of the university's print publications like UNCW Magazine, there are many ways to feature our alumni.
Story suggestion or news to share? Contact:
Kate Burke
910.962.2529 | email
Giving Societies
Celebrating our most loyal and generous donors, giving societies recognize annual and lifetime contributions.
- UNCW Society
- Clocktower Society
- Wilmington Society
- E.L. White Society
Question about giving societies? Contact:
Paris Roebuck
910.962.2076 | email