The Distinguished Alumni Award has been established to recognize individuals that have distinguished themselves in their post-collegiate career on a national or international level. It is the highest honor given to an alumna/us of the University. 

The Distinguished Alumni Award recipient will be selected from the pool of the Outstanding Alumni nominees and must be a confirmed graduate of the University.

The Outstanding Alumni Award recognizes Fresno State alumni for outstanding accomplishments in their field(s) and to present such alumni to Fresno State students and alumni as examples of exceptional achievement. Each school/college and area included in the nomination packet is awarded one Outstanding Alumni Award.

Nomination Criteria:

1. Nominees* shall have completed 30 units of coursework.

2. The nominee should demonstrate leadership and service to their profession, the community, and society at-large. 

3. The nominee should have a record of distinction and accomplishment in their field. 

4. The recipient or a family member must be able to attend the awards ceremony.

*Current Fresno State employees must be nominated for reasons outside of their actual job description.

 The Arthur Safstrom Service Award honors an alumna/s, faculty, staff or friend of California State University, Fresno, who has given outstanding service to the Fresno State Alumni Association and/or the University.

Nomination Criteria:

1. Nominees for the Arthur Safstrom Service Award shall be alumni, faculty, staff* or friends of California State University, Fresno.

2. Service to the Fresno State Alumni Association and/or the University will be the prime factor of award eligibility.

3. The recipient or a family member must be able to attend the awards ceremony.

*Current Fresno State employees must be nominated for reasons outside of their actual job description.