Fellowship and Networking Award
Programs/events in this category are typically of a social nature and provide alumni an outlet to gather together to interact with each other in a relaxed/fun environment. Programs and events should be unique and non-traditional and show quantifiable results.
Number of Awards
There may be one award presented in each category of affiliate group each year.
Eligibility
All chartered affiliate groups (AIG, APG, Chapter, Society) are eligible.
Nominations
Nominations are solicited from all AIGs, APGs, chapters and societies.
Selecting Body
The Awards Committee of Alumni Council shall review and select award winners.
Timeline
Nominations are typically due in early March (please refer to the timeline information for the official nomination deadline date).
Recipients are honored at a special awards recognition ceremony during the summer Alumni Leadership Connections Conference (Jul/Aug).
Contact
Email: alumni-awards@psu.edu.
Phone: 800-548-5466 option 3
Address:
Volunteer Services
Penn State Alumni Association
Hintz Family Alumni Center
University Park, PA 16802.
Fellowship and Networking Award Recipients
| Award Year | Recipient |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing Alumni Society |
| 2024 | Harrisburg Alumni Society |
| 2023 | Graduate School Alumni Society |
| 2022 | Charleston Chapter |
| 2021 | Engineering Leadership Alumni Society |
| 2020 | Greater Chicago Chapter |
| 2019 | Harrisburg Society; Charleston, SC; Orange County, CA |
| 2018 | Northern New Jersey Chapter; Penn State Great Valley Alumni Society; Penn State Shenango Alumni Society |
| 2017 | Greater Binghamton Chapter; Los Angeles Chapter; Central Ohio Chapter |
| 2016 | Greater Boston Chapter |
| 2015 | Boxing Alumni Interest Group; Latino Alumni Interest Group |
| 2014 | Central Ohio Chapter |
| 2013 | Collegian Alumni Interest Group; Scranton Chapter |
| 2012 | Charlotte Chapter; Penn State Worthington Scranton Alumni Society |
| 2011 | College of Agricultural Sciences Alumni Society; New York City Chapter |
| 2010 | Alumni Blue Band Affiliate Program Group; Centre County Chapter |
| 2009 | Minnesota Chapter; School of Forest Resources Affiliate Program Group |
| 2008 | College of Agriculture Sciences Alumni Society; Greater Las Vegas Chapter |
| 2007 | Scranton Chapter; Alle-Kiski Alumni Society |
| 2006 | Penn State Great Valley Alumni Society; Susquehanna Valley Chapter |
| 2005 | Hotel and Restaurant Society Affiliate Program Group; Montgomery County Chapter; Scranton Chapter |
| 2004 | Agricultural Sciences Alumni Society; New York City Chapter; Northeastern Pennsylvania Alumni Chapter of The Dickinson School of Law |