Distinguished Alumni Award

The Distinguished Alumni Award is presented to alumni who have achieved distinction in their field and/or made a difference in the lives of others through outstanding professional, personal or community contributions.

Criteria

Nominees must have attended Ohio State Newark for a minimum of two semesters or three quarters. Please contact Becky Clawson if you are unsure if the person you wish to nominate attended Ohio State Newark for the required length of time.

Nominees must be living at the time the nomination is submitted.

Submit your nomination

The Ohio State University at Newark is accepting nominations for the Distinguished Alumni Award.

The deadline for submissions is Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.

Please submit your nomination by email to clawson.36@osu.edu or by traditional mail to:

The Ohio State University at Newark
Attn: Becky Clawson
1179 University Drive
Newark, OH 43055

The nomination letter must be a minimum of one page and a maximum of three pages. Please include a resume or curriculum vitae, if possible, and a short bio. Nominees not selected this year will be considered for two additional years.