Alumni Achievements
The UC Alumni Association and campus community proudly honor outstanding alumni through a variety of awards throughout the year, celebrating their achievements and impact. These recognitions highlight the diverse ways Bearcats boldly define what’s next in their communities and professions.
Each year, the UC Alumni Association recognizes and celebrates the many contributions and overall excellence of UC alumni in countless fields of endeavor, throughout the world.
The Chicagoans for Cincy! Celebration honors three standout UC alumni from the Chicagoland area and supports student scholarships through an evening of Bearcat pride.
The University of Cincinnati James P. Kelly Athletics Hall of Fame was established in 1976 to honor and pay tribute to those individuals and teams who have made outstanding contributions in the field of intercollegiate athletics.
Business Achievement Awards: The Cincinnati Business Achievement Awards (CBAAs), presented by the University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business Alumni Council, is the region’s longest-standing event that recognizes achievement in business as well as service to communities, both locally and globally.
College of Allied Health Sciences Distinguished Alumni Awards: The University of Cincinnati College of Allied Health Sciences presents Distinguished Alumni awards on behalf of its four departments.
College of Engineering Distinguished Alumni Awards: The College of Engineering and Applied Science at UC annually honors outstanding alumni and industry partners through several prestigious awards to celebrate significant professional contributions, service, and commitment to the college’s mission.
College of Law Distinguished Alumni Awards: The UC College of Law’s Distinguished Alumni Awards luncheon is an annual event that celebrates exceptional graduates whose leadership and service have made a significant impact on the legal profession, their communities, and beyond.
College of Medicine Distinguished Alumni Awards: The College of Medicine Alumni Executive Council recognizes distinguished alumni who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in their careers at an awards ceremony held in conjunction with Reunion Weekend each spring.
James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy Distinguished Alumni Awards: The Distinguished Alumni Awards from the James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy represent the highest honors bestowed upon its graduates, celebrating exceptional alumni across three categories for their significant contributions to the college, profession, and student success.
The University of Cincinnati Board of Trustees awards honorary degrees — the institution's highest honor — to individuals of extraordinary accomplishment whose contributions significantly reflect and advance the university’s ideals, following recommendations by the University Honors Committee and final approval by the Board.
The Outstanding Philanthropic Volunteer Awards recognize individual and group fundraising in support of UC and UC Health by community members, alumni, staff, students, and organizations. Each year, the University of Cincinnati Foundation honors those who go beyond the call of duty through their philanthropic efforts.
Nominate a Bearcat
Each year, the UC Alumni Association hosts the UC Alumni Celebration to recognize and celebrate the many contributions and overall excellence of UC alumni in countless fields of endeavor, throughout the world.
Know a deserving Bearcat? Nominate today!