Each spring, Penn State Berks honors the talents and achievements of alumni and volunteers through three awards: Alumni Achievement Award, Volunteer Service Award and Outstanding Young Alumni Award.
Alumni Achievement Award
The Alumni Achievement Award is for a Penn State Berks alumnus or alumna that exemplifies leadership in his/her profession, contribution to the betterment of society, and to recognize them for their extraordinary professional and community accomplishments. The nominee for this award must be an alumnus of Penn State Berks. Award recipients are asked to return to campus and share their experience with students. Recipients of this award shall be graduates of Penn State Berks.
Alumni Impact Award
The Alumni Impact Award is presented to a Penn State alumnus who has made significant professional contributions to Penn State Berks and has left a lasting, positive impact on the campus. This award is open to all Penn State alumni, not exclusively those who graduated from the Berks campus, recognizing individuals whose dedication and service enhance the university's mission and community. Honorees exemplify the Penn State spirit through their commitment, achievements, and ongoing support, enriching the campus culture and inspiring current and future students.
Volunteer Service Award
The Volunteer Service Award award is given to an individual who has represented the university and its mission and significantly contributed to fostering advancement at Penn State Berks by dedicating his or her talent, time, and resources on behalf of the Berks College.
Outstanding Young Alumni Award
The Outstanding Young Alumni Award recognizes an emerging alumni leader, under 35, who has extraordinary loyalty and service to Penn State Berks and has demonstrated outstanding professional, community and educational accomplishments. Recipients of this award shall be graduates of Penn State Berks.
All nomination forms due by January 16, 2026. Thank you for not sharing with the individual that you have nominated them for an award.
New this year: Submit your nomination via video! See form below to upload your video.