DCG Outstanding Young Alumni Awardees

A Growing Impact

Each year during Alumni Weekend, distinguished and outstanding young alumni from each college are honored for their dedication to the university and their chosen fields. Through these awards, the Alumni Association expresses its deep appreciation and admiration to alumni who bring honor not only to their alma mater, but also their communities, states, the nation, and the world. 

The Outstanding Young Alumni Award highlights the achievements of outstanding alumni under the age of 40.

Requirements

The nominee must be an Augusta University graduate (undergraduate or graduate degree) or graduate of a legacy institution (Augusta College, Augusta State University, Georgia Health Sciences University, Georgia Regents University or the Medical College of Georgia).

The nominee must be under the age of 40.

Nominations may be made by any person or group. However, self-nominations are not accepted.

Criteria

Consideration is based on the nominee’s contributions of Augusta University’s 6 Core Values (listed below) as well as their contributions to their chosen career field, service in their community, and engagement of their alma mater.

Core Values

• Collegiality – reflected in collaboration, partnership, sense of community, and teamwork.
• Compassion – reflected in caring, empathy, and social responsibility.
• Excellence – reflected in distinction, effectiveness, efficiency, enthusiasm, passion, and quality.
• Inclusivity – reflected in diversity, equality, fairness, impartiality, and respect.
• Integrity – reflected in accountability, ethical behavior, honesty, and reliability.
• Leadership – reflected in courage, honor, professionalism, transparency, and vision.

Nomination Form

The AU Alumni Association manages the nomination and awards processes to honor alumni each year who exemplify dedication to their field, as well as the university. 

Nominate a DCG Young Alumni