Awards and Recognition

Recognizing excellence.

Students, faculty, staff, and alumni of the College of Agricultural Sciences are recognized by Penn State, the college, and our alumni for their outstanding contributions.

University awards

The most prestigious alumni awards presented by the University and the Penn State Alumni Association, these awards include the Distinguished Alumni Award, Honorary Alumni Award, Alumni Fellow Award, and Alumni Achievement Award.

College awards

Designed to recognize alumni and faculty who have achieved notable professional success and brought acclaim to the college, its students, and the University, these awards include the Outstanding Alumni Award, Outstanding Recent Alumni Award, and the Excellence in Academic Advising Award.

Student awards

To honor students for their academic achievement, leadership skills, and contributions to the college and the community, the college recognizes students with these awards, including the Outstanding Senior Award, Outstanding Student Award, Alumni Society Trustee Scholarship Award, Scholarship Award, and Internship Award.