Academy of Distinguished Alumni
The Academy of Distinguished Alumni honors West Virginia University graduates who have attained national or international distinction in their profession or discipline. The award has been established by the West Virginia University Alumni Association in cooperation with the University’s 13 schools and colleges.
Since 1988, this prestigious award has been bestowed on more than 70 West Virginia University alumni, including Jerry West, David Selby, Dr. Nancy Nielsen, Rod “Hot Rod” Hundley, Sam Huff and Gen. Robert H. Foglesong.
Nominations can be submitted electronically through October 1, 2012 (for consideration for 2013) or anytime thereafter for future nominations.
2012 Inductees
On Feb. 25, 2012, the WVU Alumni Association welcomed three new members into the WVU Academy of Distinguished Alumni. Don Brodie, principal of Purolite, a leading supplier of specialty resins for the ion exchange, catalyst, absorbents and specialty applications markets worldwide; former Dallas Cowboy and Super Bowl MVP Chuck Howley; and Bob McNabb who has helped to recruit national and international leaders for Korn/Ferry, were recognized during a special ceremony at The Erickson Alumni Center.
These outstanding graduates were inducted during a special celebration at The Erickson Alumni Center. View some of the “sights and sounds” from this year’s induction ceremony.
How are inductees selected?
Inductees are nominated by the general membership of the Alumni Association or their respective schools or colleges. Information on the honorees is permanently displayed in The . To be considered for this prestigious recognition, nominees must hold a degree from West Virginia University; he/she should be recognized in his/her profession at the national or international level; and he/she cannot be present WVU, WVU Alumni Association, or WVU Foundation, Inc. employees. (However, this would not necessarily exclude members of the Board of Governors, Foundation Board, etc.).
WVU Alumni Association membership/support, WVU support, WVU Foundation, Inc. support or monetary support to any of these three are not limiting factors for nomination.
How can I nominate an alumnus/a?
You can nominate individuals for this award by completing the on-line form or by downloading/completing the nomination form and submitting it, along with all required documentation, to the WVU Alumni Association at P.O. Box 4269, Morgantown, WV 26504-4269. The deadline for 2013 nominations is October 1, 2012. Nominations can be submitted at any time throughout the year for consideration the following year (Class of 2013). Inductees will be selected in Fall 2012. The 2013 Academy of Distinguished Alumni will take place in February 2013.