Alumni Association Awards

Every year, the Pacific University Alumni Association proudly honors graduates who embody the spirit, values, and excellence of the university through the Alumni Association Awards. These awards recognize individuals who have made meaningful contributions to their professions, communities, and alma mater. Meet past award winners!

We invite you to nominate a fellow Boxer who has inspired you — through leadership, service, or achievement — for one of our distinguished alumni awards. Your nomination helps us celebrate the diverse accomplishments of our alumni and keeps the spirit of Pacific thriving across generations.

Explore the award categories below and submit your nomination today.

Outstanding Alumni Award

This award recognizes alumni who have made significant contributions to their community or profession, recognizing individuals who have made tremendous accomplishments toward their life goals. All alumni are eligible for this award, except those who have received an honorary degree from the university. Alumni are eligible after their 10-year class reunion. Alumni celebrating 25 and 50 years will be given special consideration.

David & Sandy Lowe Outstanding Alumni Service Award

This award recognizes alumni for significant contributions of time, service, and talents to Pacific University throughout the years. All alumni are eligible for this award, except those who have received an honorary degree from the University. Alumni are eligible after their 10 year class reunion. Alumni who are, or have previously been employees, are not eligible on service performed within scope of employment. Alumni celebrating 25 and 50 years will be given special consideration.

Emerging Leader Award

This award recognizes alumni for outstanding leadership in their vocation, community service, and/or service to the university. Alumni are eligible to be nominated through their 10-year class reunion. Alumni celebrating 10 years will be given special consideration.