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Since 1965 our alumni have achieved remarkable success in their professions while continuing to give back to the Rider community. The Rider University Alumni Association seeks to honor these distinguished alumni for their impressive achievements.

We highly encourage all proud alumni, friends, family and constituents to nominate themselves or a fellow bronc to be recognized for their accomplishments and contributions.

Please complete the following form to submit your nomination(s). The deadline for the 2025 awards process is July 15, 2025. Any submissions received after the deadline will be added to next year’s application pool.

Eligibility for Awards 

  • Nominees must be an alumnus/a of the University and must be in good standing at the time of graduation. 
  • Current alumni awards committee members or their immediate family members are NOT eligible to receive these awards. 
  • If the nominee is a current member of the Alumni Board of Directors or Board of Trustees, a two-thirds vote is required for one to be selected for an award.
  • Award recipients are expected to be present at the awards ceremony unless awarded posthumously.
  • Nominees that are not selected will rollover into the following year's nominations. After three years of review, nominations will expire.
  • Alumni can be nominated for more than one award.

Submit your Nomination

Award Criteria

The Distinguished Alumnus Award honors an alumnus(a) who has personified a tradition of excellence and brought credit to the University through their professional accomplishments. 

The Gordon E. Prichard '63 Award for Volunteer Service serves to honor an alumnus who “has made an exceptional volunteer contribution to their community through a program, event, or effort that has positively influenced individuals on a local, regional, state level, national, or international level. The achievements of the recipient should be inspirational and instill a sense of pride and honor to the University. 

Awarded to a Rider alumnus/a/i who exhibits or has exhibited exemplary leadership qualities for a minimum of 10 years in a non-profit organization/s, community agencies, professional organizations, or government service.

Awarded to an alumnus/a/i who effectively mentors and supports learners from diverse backgrounds in an educational or workplace setting, by creating life-enhancing opportunities through interactive engagement. The interactions of the nominee can directly be attributed to improved skills and career advancement.

Awarded to a Rider alumnus/a/i who has completed their studies at Rider University within the last ten years and who has achieved notable success in their work, resulting in a positive reflection on the University.

Presented to an alumnus/a/i who distinguished themselves by exceptional achievement in the field of performing arts, arts education, or community arts.

The Alumni Merit Award is presented to a graduate who has distinguished him/herself in the greater musical community, building upon the foundation established at Westminster.  

The Alumni Service Award is presented to a graduate who has served Westminster in a distinctive and exemplary way.

Presentation

Awards recipients are invited to an annual event in the fall of each year.

View our list of past Alumni Awards Recipients. 

Alumni Awards Committee

The Alumni Awards Committee is responsible for establishing and implementing policies and procedures that will govern the alumni awards program and will include the following responsibilities:

  • Administration of the program
  • Coordination with University departments, offices, and personnel
  • Receiving nominations and reviewing nominees’ qualifications
  • Selecting award recipients
  • Promote the alumni awards program

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  • The Lawson R. McElroy Awards for Excellence in Engaged Learning Nomination Form
  • Outstanding Young Alumnus/a/i Award Nomination Form
  • Performing Arts Merit Award Nomination Form
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