2024 Distinguished Alumni Celebration

3 crystal awards for the Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients

Event Information

Thank you to everyone who joined us on November 14 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the SVSU Banquette Rooms to honor the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Awards recipients. The evening recognized SVSU Alumni whose personal and professional achievements have positively affected their community and strongly reflect the values of Saginaw Valley State University.

More information about the 2025 Distinguished Alumni Celebration will be available closer to the event.

Distinguished Alumni Awards

The Alumni Celebration recognizes SVSU Alumni whose personal and professional achievements have positively affected their community and strongly reflect the values of Saginaw Valley State University. Join us as we honor these alumni who represent the Cardinal Difference.

There are three types of awards given at the Alumni Celebration event: Distinguished, Veteran, and Young Alumni Awards.

The Distinguished Alumni Award is presented to a graduate of SVSU in recognition of distinguished service and accomplishment in any field of human endeavor that enhances the prestige of the University.

The Veteran Alumni Award is presented to an outstanding alum who has served our country with distinction through one of the armed forces and exemplifies their SVSU degree by creating personal and professional successes.

The Graduate of the Last Decade (GOLD) Award is presented to an alum within 10 years of graduation who has contributed to student and campus life, has a strong affinity for and connection to SVSU, has been recognized for a strong work ethic, and has shown evidence of professional achievement and civic service.