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The University of Connecticut Distinguished Engineering Awards are presented to outstanding alumni for exceptional professional achievement and to non-alumni for notable engagement and/or contributions to the School of Engineering. All honorees are inducted into the Academy of Distinguished Engineers at a celebration in the Fall of 2022.
Distinguished Professional Achievement Award (alumni)
The Distinguished Professional Achievement Award and induction into the Academy of Distinguished Engineers honors individuals whose careers are characterized by their sustained and meritorious contributions to engineering and engineering management in the highest tradition of the School.
Eligibility Criteria
Distinguished Engagement Award (non-alumni)
The Distinguished Engagement Award and induction into the Academy of Distinguished Engineers is awarded to non-graduates of the University of Connecticut School of Engineering, based on contributions to the School of Engineering and excellence in their profession.
Eligibility Criteria
A committee of alumni and faculty will select the recipients of each award. Recipients of the awards will be formally honored by the Dean and University administration at an awards ceremony to be held in the Fall of 2022. In addition, each recipient will be profiled briefly in the School of Engineering e-newsletter.
Please communicate your intent to nominate by Monday, February 28th, 2022 by sending a brief e-mail to engr-academy@uconn.edu . Full nomination packages must be sent to engr-academy@uconn.edu by Monday, March 28th, 2022. Click this link to download the nomination form that must be sent by March 28th.