Friends of USU Awards
This award recognizes an individual or organization that strengthens community engagement at USU. Provides meaningful service and learning opportunities for students. Enhances their agency's mission/programs/goals by partnering with Utah State.
- Coordinating Office: Community Engagement
- Nomination Deadline: February 1, 2026
- Recognition Event: April 15, 2026 - Community Engagement Celebration and Poster Session
- Nomination Process & Materials
- Past Recipients
- Contact: Kate Stephens, (435) 797-8135
- Coordinating Office: Community Engagement
- Contact: Akira Averett
The Distinguished Service Award is the University's highest award and recognizes those who have given exemplary service to university or community.
- Coordinating Office: University Advancement
- Nomination Deadline: June 1 Every Year
- Recognition Event: Founders Day - March
- Nomination Process & Materials
- Past Recipients
- Contact Adrienne Larson, (435) 797-8924
The Emeriti Old Main Award is the expression of our heritage of education, generosity, and selfless service. It has been created to recognize the role of retired faculty and staff in advancing Utah State University.
- Coordinating Office: University Advancement
- Nomination Deadline: June 1 Every Year
- Recognition Event: Founders Day - March
- Nomination Process & Materials
- Past Recipients
- Contact Adrienne Larson, (435) 797-8924
New Generation of Old Main Award is presented to a donor 45 years of age or under who has been inducted into the Old Main Society through their accumulated giving to Utah State University. This award recognized those young donors who have made a commitment to philanthropy to Utah State University.
- Coordinating Office: University Advancement
- Nomination Deadline: June 1 Every Year
- Recognition Event: Founders Day - March
- Nomination Process & Materials
- Past Recipients
- Contact Adrienne Larson, (435) 797-8924
The Spirit of Old Main Award is the expression of our heritage of education, generosity, and selfless service. It has been created to recognize the role of individuals in advancing Utah State University.
- Coordinating Office: University Advancement
- Nomination Deadline: June 1 Every Year
- Recognition Event: Founders Day - March
- Nomination Process & Materials
- Past Recipients
- Contact Adrienne Larson, (435) 797-8924