Alumni Awards
The Alumni Association Board of Directors is honored to recognize the contributions of distinguished alumni, faculty members, and members of the Beloit community when those contributions lead to the betterment of society and to the enhancement of the College and its mission.
Congratulations to our 2025 recipients:
Distinguished Service Citation
Young Alumni Award
Joe Kobylka’51 Alumni Award
Alumni Awards
Distinguished Service Citation (DSC)
Awarded to alumni on the basis of overall achievements, personal growth in career, and outstanding civic, cultural, and professional / business service in such ways as to reflect credit on Beloit College.
2026 Nomination Deadline: February 20, 2026
DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR THE CLASS OF 1976 to
April 17, 2026
Young Alumni Award (YAA)
Awarded annually to a Beloit College alum who, in the decade after graduation, has put Beloit’s principles into practice.
2026 Nomination Deadline: April 17, 2026
Joe Kobylka ’51 Alumni Award
Awarded to alumni for loyal service rendered to Beloit College, to the recipient’s class, or to the alumni body in general through the Alumni Association, through an affiliated alumni group and/or through direct assistance to various College offices, departments, and individuals.
Honorary Alumnus/Alumna
Awarded by the Alumni Association Board of Directors, based on nominations received by any interested parties (not restricted to alumni).
Related Awards
Athletic Hall of Honor
Awarded to athletes, non-athletes, and coaches, based on athletic achievements, moral character, good citizenship, and other outstanding accomplishments.
Restrictions:
- Alumni who were athletic letter winners as reflected in official College records only. (This criterion may be waived if the College did not offer an intercollegiate program appropriate to the nominee when they were a student.) 10 full years must have lapsed since the athlete last participated in athletics at, or was a student at, Beloit College.
- Nominations of non-athletes and coaches will be considered after five years since their service to Beloit College.
Recipients are chosen by a committee chaired by the Beloit College Athletic Director.