Nominations
As the university's most prestigious event, the Torch Awards serves as a beacon, lighting the way for young alumni and setting an inspiring example to work toward. The alumni selected as award recipients represent FIU's finest. They are our torchbearers.
Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award
Presented to alumni who have brought honor and distinction to the university through their notable record of service and achievement in a particular discipline, organization or cause.
Nominating Criteria
- Recipients must be present to receive the award. The award may not be conferred in absentia; however, it may be granted posthumously. Must have graduated in good standing from FIU.
- Demonstrates distinguished professional achievement, leadership and/or service to FIU or the larger community.
- Made significant contribution and/or have advanced his/her profession through practice, research, education and/or administration.
- Must not be involved in any current legal investigation or proceeding.
- Nominees cannot be actively running for public office.
- Must be living at the time the nomination is submitted.
- Must not be a previous Torch Award recipient.
- Must have made a philanthropic gift to the university.
Conferring of Award
- A university-wide selection committee comprised of senior university and volunteer leadership has been established to select the fiveDistinguished Alumni Achievement Award honorees to present to the president for final approval.
- Awards will be presented at the Torch Awards Reception by the university president, the executive director of FIU Alumni and/or the president of the FIU Alumni Board of Directors.
- The person(s) responsible for submitting the nomination, family and friends of the recipients are encouraged to attend the awards reception.