The University of Tampa Alumni Association Awards celebrates the outstanding accomplishments and service of our alumni.

Nominations of UTampa alumni are accepted year-round. Award recipients are honored each year in May at the annual Alumni Awards Dinner.

Award Categories

Esse Quam Videri Outstanding Alumni Award

Named for the University of Tampa motto – “to be, rather than to seem” – this is the highest honor, recognizing an alumnus or alumna with distinguished career achievement and extraordinary service to UTampa. Nominees must satisfy each of the qualifications below.

• Recipients must have a record of outstanding service to the University or the Alumni Association.
• Recipients must have a record of outstanding achievements in their chosen career or in their civic involvement.
• Recipients must have a long-term track record of financial support to the University.

Alumni Achievement Award

Recognizes exceptional professional or civic accomplishments and meaningful engagement with UTampa. Nominees for this award must satisfy two of the qualifications below.

• Recipient has a record of outstanding achievements in their chosen career or civic involvement.
• Recipient has a record of service to the University.
• Recipient has a strong track record of financial support to the University.

Young Alumnus Award

Recognizes alumni age 35 or younger demonstrating early career success and service. Nominees for this award must satisfy the age restriction and two of the qualifications below.

• Recipient has a record of outstanding achievements in their chosen career or civic involvement.
• Recipient has a record of service to the University.
• Recipients have an emerging track record of financial support to the University.

The 1931 Award

The 1931 Award recognizes an individual who represents the foundational mission of the University of Tampa. Named after UTampa’s first year as an institution, a 1931 Award recipient is recognized for their service, philanthropy or career achievements. Nominees for this award must satisfy one of the three qualifications below.

• Recipient shows high levels of assistance, support and service to UTampa and the Alumni Association.
• Recipients have a notable record of career and civic achievement.
• Recipient has a record of financial support to the University.

Minaret Award

The Minaret Award recognizes alumni who have dedicated their professional careers to UTampa as faculty or staff, honoring their lasting commitment, leadership and service to the institution while celebrating the unique impact of those who serve their alma mater from within. Nominees for this award must be graduates of the University of Tampa and current or former UTampa faculty or staff members. Nominees must meet two of the qualifications below:

• Recipient has demonstrated excellence, leadership, and meaningful impact through service as a UTampa faculty or staff member.
• Recipients actively support the University through alumni involvement, mentorship, advocacy, and participation in alumni initiatives.
• Recipient has contributed to UTampa’s long-term success through philanthropy, volunteerism, program development or other sustained services.
• Recipient exemplifies integrity, service, leadership and a lasting commitment to the growth and success of the UTampa community.