The Purdue Engineering Alumni Awards honor a select group of alumni whose achievements, leadership, and impact represent the very best of Purdue Engineering. These awards recognize individuals who are shaping industries, advancing innovation, and making meaningful contributions to society.
Award recipients are formally recognized each fall at the Engineering Alumni Awards Dinner, hosted by the Dean of Engineering, alongside fellow alumni, faculty, and university leadership. This annual event celebrates not only individual accomplishments, but the collective impact of the Purdue Engineering community.
Nominations are now open for this year’s awards.
We invite you to recognize an outstanding Purdue engineer whose work and leadership deserve to be celebrated. Submitting a nomination is an opportunity to elevate the stories and achievements of alumni making a difference around the world.
Please click the nomination button below to begin your submission. The form will auto-save your progress as you work.
Engineering Innovation Award:
Awarded to a graduate of Purdue's College of Engineering who has developed a product, idea, or process that has had a significant impact on industry or society.
Complete NominationAlumni Loyalty Award:
Awarded to a graduate of Purdue's College of Engineering who has demonstrated extraordinary loyalty to Purdue and the College of Engineering.
Complete NominationYoung Alumnus Award:
Awarded to a graduate of Purdue's College of Engineering who is 35 years old or younger who has achieved significant, rapid advancement in their chosen field.
Complete NominationThank you for your submissions - award recipients will be announced every fall.