Honoring Our Outstanding Alumni

Awards and Recognition

Alumnus of the Year

The Alumnus of the Year Award is the highest honor bestowed upon alumni of Adelphi University by the Adelphi University Alumni Advisory Council. Nominee must have proven himself or herself outstanding in service to the University, and to his or her community, and evidenced in career field achievements. 

Alumnus of the Year Nomination Form

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Award (DEIB)

Recognizes a graduate of Adelphi University who has demonstrated diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) leadership through a strong commitment and outstanding contributions to the advancement of DEI within their company, community or at Adelphi.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Award Nomination Form

Legacy Family Competition

Legacy families consist of students and alumni whose family members – including parents, grandparents, and/or siblings – attended or currently attend Adelphi University. A legacy family has one or more generations of Adelphi University graduates.

Legacy Family Competition Nomination Form

Lifetime Achievement Award

Presented to an alumnus for remarkable achievements in professional life or for distinguished accomplishments through service to his or her community, state or country, over the course of a decade or more. 

Lifetime Achievement Award Nomination Form

Panther Family Award

Honors an Adelphi family—whether by relation or the deep bonds formed through shared Adelphi experiences (such as athletics, student organizations, or campus involvement)—made up of three or more individuals who have demonstrated outstanding dedication and service to the University. This includes, but is not limited to, alumni engagement, philanthropic support, and volunteerism on behalf of Adelphi.

Panther Family Award Nomination Form

Philanthropist of the Year

Recognizes an individual who has demonstrated exceptional generosity in the promotion and support of Adelphi University. The recipients of this award, through their philanthropy and service, have helped shape the University’s future and improve the quality of life for the student body, faculty, and staff.

Philanthropist of the Year Nomination Form

Ruth S. Harley Service Award

Ruth S. Harley Service Award Nomination Form

10 Under 10 Young Alumni Recognition Program

Presented to 10 undergraduate alumni, within 10 years of graduation, who have achieved professional success, serve as difference-makers in their communities, and loyally supported Adelphi as partners, advocates and inventors.

Criteria:

• Received undergraduate degree between 2015 and 2025
• Achieved professional success, serve as difference makers in their communities, and loyally support Adelphi as partners, advocates and investors
• Not previously a 10 Under 10 honoree