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ISU Alumni Association

Awards & Recognition

Overview

We watch our alumni closely through the years as they go on to succeed in life and in their careers. We honor them for their accomplishments, whether they be professional, philanthropic, personal or otherwise.

Awards and recognitions available for nomination include:

Sports Hall of Fame

The Idaho State University Sports Hall of Fame Award pays tribute to those individuals, living or deceased, who by their athletic achievement brought recognition and honor to the heritage and tradition of the ISU intercollegiate athletic program.

The ISU Sports Hall of Fame may also pay special tribute to individuals who have made a significant and lifetime contribution to the cause of ISU athletics through the award of the "ISU Sports Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award."

Recipients are selected annually and all sports programs, past and present are represented. The selection committee is comprised of current Hall of Fame members and is under the direction of the Office of Alumni Relations. The selection of candidates is made in April of each year and the recipients are honored at a ceremony in the Fall.

Be sure to visit our 2012 Sports Hall of Fame Inductees page.


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Golden & Silver Bengals recognition

Idaho State University has long recognized those upon whose shoulders and accomplishments the university rests, specifically our 50 year graduates. This group is affectionately and officially known as our Golden Bengals. This special group from all colleges and divisions accounts for 200-250 alumni each year. Tradition has dictated that this group, along with those who have been alumni more than 50 years (Founder’s) be recognized at Homecoming annually.

In an effort to provide greater recognition for this alumni group and to enhance the experience, plans were put into place in 2012 to honor an additional group with these Golden Bengals. Alumni who graduated 25 years previously will be recognized as our Silver Bengals. The number of alumni in this group will encompass 1500-2000 annually.

Golden and Silver Bengals are invited back to Idaho State University each year for Commencement. Upon their arrival on campus, several tours are provided to locations and areas of interest selected in advance by the alumni themselves. They are honored with an evening reception and recognition ceremony where they receive their Golden and Silver Bengals pins from the First Lady of Idaho State University, Dr. Laura I. Vailas. Connecting these alumni back to their university is enhanced by their participation in the annual Sr. Salute- March Through the Arch at Swanson Arch, the Friday prior to Commencement.

These special alumni are part of all colleges and divisions year-end recognition events, receptions and dinners. They are also special guests at the Commencement ceremony in Holt Arena and recognized by the President of the Idaho State University Alumni Association Board of Directors in the address delivered at Commencement.

This special group and these special events are coordinated by the Office of Alumni Relations.

Visit our Golden & Silver Bengals recognition page to see photos of this year's attendees.


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Homecoming Awards

Each year at Homecoming, Idaho State University alumni are recognized for their significant contributions to the University, society and others.  They are honored at the President’s Alumni Recognition Dinner which is a highlight each year for those attending Homecoming activities.  The awards presented are:

The Idaho State University Distinguished Alumnus Award recognizes exemplary professional and personal contributions resulting in national or international recognition and is the highest award made to any Idaho State University alumnus.

The Idaho State University Achievement Award recognizes personal actions, generosity and self-sacrifice on the behalf of the university by a faculty member.

The Idaho State University Distinguished Service Award recognizes an ISU staff member who has shown exceptional loyalty to the University though an extended period of employment.

The William J. Bartz Award recognizes continued support and development of ISU through personal actions, participation in University affairs, financial support and does not have to be an alumnus of Idaho State University.

The President’s Medallion was established in 2001 to honor friends and alumni whose outstanding accomplishments and exemplary service and support bring distinction to the University and advance higher education.

Homecoming Parade Marshall recognizes ISU faculty, staff or alumni who have made a significant impact on the ISU community and enjoy popularity among their colleagues and students. This award is determined by the ASISU student body and the award presented by the ASISU president each year.

Our 2012 Homecoming Award Recipients

Be sure to visit our Homecoming 2012 Award Winners' page.




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Outstanding Student Achievement Awards

Outstanding Student Achievement Awards are presented to recognize outstanding graduating seniors who have excelled in their programs, their extracurricular activities and have generally epitomized ISU's outstanding student body.  Outstanding Student Awards are presented for students in the College of Arts & Letters- (1)-Fine Arts & Humanities, (1) Social & Behavioral Sciences; College of Science & Engineering- (1)-Natural & Physical Sciences, (1)-Engineering; College of Education-(1); College of Business- (1); College of Technology- (1); College of Pharmacy-(1); Division of Health Sciences- (1); School of Nursing- (1); School of Graduate Studies- (1) Master’s candidate and (1) Doctoral candidate.

The Office of Alumni Relations and ISU Alumni Association, in partnership with all ISU Colleges and Units, seek to recognize our outstanding students. Criteria for selection include a readiness to graduate, high academic achievement, above-average dedication to academic and professional goals and involvement in professional societies. Work experience and community service are also considered.

Nominations for these awards are accepted by the individual college deans and unit heads year round. The final date for submitting nominations is late January each year. Selection procedures follow and recipients are notified in late February. Those receiving the Outstanding Student Achievement award for their college/unit are honored at a reception hosted by the ISU Provost and Chief Academic Officer and the Office of Alumni Relations in late April of each year.

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Professional Achievement Awards

Professional Achievement Awards are presented to alumni of Idaho State University in recognition of significant professional achievement in a specific field or endeavor each year at Commencement.  Awards are given in the College of Arts and Letters – Fine Arts & Humanities and Social & Behavioral Sciences; College of Science & Engineering – Natural & Physical Sciences and Engineering; College of Business; Division of Health Sciences; School of Nursing; College of Pharmacy; College of Education and College of Technology. Individuals selected for the Professional Achievement Award must have been out of school at least 10 years and have excelled in their chosen field attaining significant success and accomplishments.

Recipients of this prestigious award are alumni who have made important contributions to their careers or profession, to the social, political or economic well-being of the world around them and have shown continued community and civic involvement in addition to their association with and contributions to Idaho State University.

Nominations for these awards are accepted by the individual college deans and unit heads year round. The final date for submitting nominations is late January each year. Selection procedures follow and recipients are notified in late February. Those receiving this award have the honor to lead their college/unit at Idaho State University Commencement processional.

Please visit the Professional Achievement Recipients page for more details.

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Alumni Special Friend Award

Not awarded on a regular basis, this award is reserved for special recognition of an individual, couple or group that provides extraordinary service and support to the ISU Alumni Association and the Office of Alumni Relations.

Byron and Patty Lemmon

During their years at ISC, Byron was a member of the ISU Boxing team, a member of Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity. Patty was a member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority. Byron and Patty graduated from Idaho State College in 1950; Byron with a BA in Psychology and Patty with a BA in History/Education.

Byron and Patty are Lifetime members of the ISU Alumni Association, the ISU Bengal Foundation, have purchased bricks for the Alumni Center campaign, have made major contributions to the ISU Alumni Center Endowment, have named a seat in the Bistline Thrust Theatre, made contributions to the Music Department, the ISU Marching Band and the College of Education Endowment.

After graduation, the Lemmon’s started coming back to ISU each fall for Homecoming with their good friends Earl and Mary T. Pond and Jerry and Glenna Olson. That tradition continues through 2011. By and Patty Lemmon are attending their 60th consecutive Homecoming at ISU this year!
Bengal Tiger Eyes
It is our distinct personal honor to recognize our wonderful friends and alumni, Byron and Patty Lemmon with the “Friend of Alumni” award.

This award is only given when warranted and there have only been 11 other recipients of this award since its inception in 1980.

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Last Modified: 12/17/12 at 09:21:57 AM