Thunderbird Alumni Network

Alumni Award Programs


Each year, Thunderbird recognizes its distinguished alumni with the following four awards

  • Rising Star Award to a graduate who is fewer than ten years out, but making great strides in his or her career.
  • Career Achievement Award to a graduate who has excelled in his or her chosen career.
  • Alumni Volunteer Award to a graduate who has given his or her time to support Thunderbird, including Chapter or Council leadership, speaking engagements, offering advice to students or other alumni, recruiting, fundraising or organizing events.
  • Jonas Mayer Outstanding Alumnus Award to a Thunderbird graduate who demonstrates the ultimate in professional achievement, civic service and Thunderbird activity. This award is the highest honor that Thunderbird bestows on a T-bird.

If you would like to nominate a graduate for any of these awards for 2008-2009, simply submit an online Nomination Form. Deadline for nominations is November 1, 2008.