Last Revision: April 12, 2023
University Awards
AMU and APU believe in celebrating and recognizing our outstanding students and alumni for their dedication to service, education, and their professional fields. Selected through a highly competitive process, the recipients of the university awards have made a lasting impact on society and the university community through outstanding professional, philanthropic, or volunteer accomplishments.
For the current application deadline, nomination and process for these distinct awards, visit AMU and APU Awards & Recognition.
AMU and APU award the following awards annually at the university’s commencement ceremony:
Current Graduating Class Awards:
Academic Scholar Awards
Mary Kim Ward Resilience and Service Award
President’s Award
Student Speaker Award
Alumni Awards:
Alumni Service Award
Distinguished Graduate Award
Leadership Awards:
Dr. Wallace E. Boston Leadership Award
James P. Etter Creativity and Innovation Award
Excellence in Diversity Award
Campus Leadership Awards:
Student Organization Chapter of the Year Award
Outstanding Campus Leader Awards
Outstanding New Student Organization of the Year Award