Distinguished Alumni and Gold Nugget Awards
The University of Texas at El Paso and the UTEP Alumni Association, along with the UTEP colleges and schools, have recognized exceptional graduates who have distinguished themselves in their professions and lives by giving back to their communities and alma mater, and who serve as an inspiration for future generations of Miners. These individuals stand out as examples of dedication, integrity, and hard work. They are the finest among us; they are the Distinguished Alumni and the Gold Nugget Award Recipients.
Distinguished Alumni Award
The Distinguished Alumni Award is considered the highest honor that can be bestowed upon exceptional graduates of UTEP, showcasing individuals who have demonstrated significant achievements in their chosen professions; earned high respect among their colleagues; have had a national or international impact; and have consistently remained engaged with UTEP.
Meet Current and Past Awardees
Gold Nugget Award
The Gold Nugget Award is given to a UTEP alum by their respective college. The criteria of selection is based on the alum’s success in their field of expertise, their ongoing commitment to their particular college, and their continued engagement with the university.
*Previous Gold Nugget recipients may be eligible to receive the Distinguished Alumni Award.
Meet Current and Past Awardees
celebrations
Each year during Homecoming, we proudly celebrate and honor our Distinguished Alumni and Gold Nugget Award recipients on campus.
Award Criteria
Each alum will be evaluated on a combination of their:
• Extraordinary accomplishments in their business, profession, life work, or other worthy endeavors;
• Integrity, stature, and ability to inspire pride in the UTEP faculty, staff, students and alumni;
• Contributions at a local, national and/or international level;
• Continued engagement, interest, loyalty and pride in UTEP;
• Uncommon generosity of time and/or financial support to UTEP;
• Ability through deed and actions to reflect and recognize the importance of his/her UTEP education
A nominee is ineligible if he/she:
• Is a full-time employee of UTEP
• Is a candidate for any public office or currently serving in an elected position
Nominations are currently closed.
For questions, please email us at alumniawards@utep.edu.