Alumni Recognition Awards

The Miracle Riders were named honorary alumni of Columbus State University during our 2021 Alumni Recognition Awards Luncheon.
Nominations are due by August 15th.
At the annual Alumni Recognition Awards hosted each year during Homecoming, the CSU Alumni Association recognizes several deserving alumni in five areas. For a list of previous award honorees, please click here.
Criteria for Alumni Recognition Awards
Young Alumni Award
The Young Alumni Award is given to alumni who have graduated in the last 15 years in recognition of a commitment to excellence in post-collegiate life and a significant or ongoing commitment to extraordinary work, research, volunteerism or service to Columbus State University
Alumni Service Award
This award honors an alumnus that has rendered outstanding voluntary service to the Columbus State University Alumni Association and/or the University.
Distinguished Alumnus in Military/Public Service Award
The award recognizes CSU alumni who are active duty, veterans, or in public service (i.e. law enforcement, firefighter, EMT, etc.) who have brought distinction in their area of service to our country or community and in turn brings distinction to our University.
Faculty/Staff Appreciation Award
This award highlights contributions made to the Alumni Association by a current CSU Faculty or Staff member. Nominations for this award are only accepted from Alumni Association board members.