Alumni Awards

The Alumni Award program began in 2018 and honors graduates who demonstrate outstanding achievement, leadership or innovation in a particular field, whether in their profession or through volunteer activities or personal dedication to a cause. Award categories and descriptions can be found below, along with a form that must be completed to nominate an alumnus or alumna for either award. Nominations will be considered for a three-year period.

The Rising Star Alumni Award is presented to an Independence alum who has graduated within the last 20 years and the Outstanding Alumni Award is presented to an alum who has graduated more than 20 years ago.