The measure of a college’s greatness can be found in its alumni and their impact within their communities. The Carlos Alvarez College of Business Alumni Awards were established to recognize the accomplishments of our alumni who have gained distinction through success in their professions, service to the college and contributions to their community. We choose to celebrate our outstanding alumni through this awards program.
Award Categories
Distinguished Alumnus of the Year – This award is given to someone who has utilized their degree to achieve distinguished and outstanding accomplishments throughout their lifetime in their field or profession. The Alvarez Distinguished Alumnus of the Year is an individual who reflects outstanding qualities as an Alvarez alumnus, who has excelled in their field after graduation and who continues to be supportive and active in the college’s future. This is the highest honor bestowed by the college.
Outstanding Alumnus Service Award – This award is given to a graduate who has contributed significant service to the college through their time, expertise, leadership and stewardship. The award recognizes the achievements of individuals supporting Alvarez programs, advisory boards, alumni efforts and student success initiatives.
Alumni Achievement Award – This award recognizes alumni excellence across the variety of disciplines that we offer. Awards do not have to be given in each category, but will be awarded based on the quality of nominations received.
- Accounting
- Economics
- Finance
- Information Systems and Cyber Security
- Management
- Management Science and Statistics
- Marketing
- Specialty programs (MBA, EMBA, M.S.Business, M.S. Data Analytics, etc.)
Rising Star Alumnus Award – This award recognizes one individual, who has graduated in the past 10 years, who has achieved outstanding success in their field. This individual serves as a role model to our students for making great strides early in their professional career.
Alvarez Alumni Awards Recognition Dinner
An annual Alvarez Alumni Awards dinner will be held each fall to recognize award recipients.
Fall 2024 Dinner
Date: Oct. 18, 2024
Nominations
Applications will remain open throughout the year to continuously collect nominations for current and upcoming award celebrations.
Nomination Deadline: July 31, 2024 (Fall 2024 awards ceremony)
For questions or more information, contact Danielle Gawronski, associate director of engagement.
To be eligible for an Alumni Award nomination, a candidate must meet the following requirements.
- Have matriculated from the UTSA Alvarez College of Business
- Must not be an employee of the university, a voting member of the Board of Trustees or a current member of the Alvarez Alumni Council Board
- Must not be in a position of elected or appointed government office or known to be launching a campaign for office
- Be living (no posthumous nominations)
- Have not previously received an award in the category for which the nomination is submitted. (Please wait more than five years before nominating a previous winner for a different category).
- This honor carries with it an expectation of conduct worthy to serve as an ambassador of the college. Whereby, the college reserves the right to rescind the award if in the future the recipient’s actions and values are inconsistent with the core values of the college.
The following submission criteria must be included with the nomination and will be used in determining the nominee’s qualifications for receiving the award.
- A completed nomination form must be submitted.
- Nomination letter
- Endorsement letter from a second individual (if self-nomination)
- Nominee’s resume or curriculum vitae (optional)
- Nominators are encouraged, but not required, to provide supporting items that further distinguish the nominee. Such items could include, but are not limited to:
- Letters of support from non-family members that specifically address the criteria (maximum of three)
- Current biography of the individual
- Newspaper or magazine articles that showcase the special qualities of the nominee
- Awards or certificates of achievements
- Published articles
- Other items of interest
- No limitations will be placed on the total number of nominations accepted for consideration.
- The name of the nominator will not be disclosed if he or she requests anonymity.
- Self-nominations are accepted.
Alumni Award honorees are selected annually by members of the Alvarez College of Business Alumni Awards Committee.
Nominations are kept confidential. Candidates become aware of their nomination upon award selection. Nominations are considered for three years. To maintain confidentiality, please do not inform candidates they are under consideration.
Award recipient names are made public when all candidates have accepted.
What if my nominee is not selected this year?
Nominations remain active for three years. If your candidate is not selected, you will have the opportunity to add supplemental and/or updated information to the individual’s nomination packet prior to the next deadline.
Do selected honorees need to attend the ceremony?
Selected honorees must be present at the Alumni Awards Recognition Dinner in order to receive an award.
How many letters of support should I include?
One letter of support is required for all nominees, and two letters of support are required for self-nominations. These letters are instrumental in the selection process in order to provide a complete account of the nominee's accomplishments, contributions and impact.
