photo of the medals presented to faculty alumni award recipients

All Awards

At the Mizzou Alumni Association, we value the contributions made to MU by the talented and dedicated students, alumni, faculty and staff of the University of Missouri. Programs to recognize and honor these groups include:

Mizzou Hall of Fame

The Mizzou Hall of Fame honors high-achieving alumni who have exhibited excellence in their chosen field or profession. A class of Hall of Fame inductees is recognized during Mizzou Homecoming weekend and serve as Grand Marshals of the annual homecoming parade.

Faculty and Alumni Award

Faculty and Alumni Awards

Faculty and Alumni Awards, begun in 1968 by the Mizzou Alumni Association, recognize the achievements of faculty and alumni. Assistant, associate and full professors are considered for their work as teachers, researchers and administrators. Alumni are considered for both their accomplishments in professional life and service to their alma mater.

Henry S. Geyer Award

Each year, the Mizzou Legislative Network of the Mizzou Alumni Association awards the Henry S. Geyer Award, which was named for Representative Geyer of St. Louis. He authored the Geyer Act of 1839, which established the University, and the award recognizes the work of public officials and citizens who have made a positive impact on higher education and Mizzou.

Spirit of Martha and Emerging Leader Awards

Presented by the Griffiths Leadership Society for Women, the Spirit of Martha Award honors a Mizzou alumna or faculty member who has distinguished herself in her chosen field and exemplified the spirit of leadership, particularly in the furtherance of women. Mizzou alumnae, faculty or staff members with a career of service are eligible for nomination. The Emerging Leader Award recognizes an alumna, faculty, or staff member age 35 or under whose career and/or volunteer work embodies the values of service and leadership demonstrated by Griffiths. These awards are presented annually at the spring conference.

Volunteer Leader Awards

These awards honor alumni for ongoing leadership and service to the University through the Mizzou Alumni Association. The Alumni Legacy Award is given for a lifetime of exemplary service. The Tiger Pride Award recognizes sustained, outstanding volunteer efforts and the Mizzou G.O.L.D. Award is for graduates of the last 10 years who have donated laudable time and talents on behalf of Mizzou.

Mizzou 18 Award

In the spirit of service that made the 1839 founding of the University of Missouri possible, the MAA and AASB recognize 18 high-achieving graduate and professional students annually. Each honoree also names one faculty or staff member to recognize the impact he or she has made in the lives of MU students.

Mizzou '39 Award

In the spirit of service that made the 1839 founding of the University of Missouri possible, the MAA and AASB recognize 39 outstanding seniors annually. Each honoree also names one faculty or staff member to recognize the impact he or she has made in the lives of MU students.

Mizzou R.A.H. Award

The Mizzou R.A.H. Award (for Recent Alumni Honorees) sheds light on the incredible things young alumni are doing across the globe. Candidates for this award are 35 years or younger and have shown exceptional professional achievement, along with a demonstrated record of volunteerism, both on campus and in their local communities.