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Honorary Recognition Awards
To nominate an individual for the 2012 Honorary Recognition Awards, click here.
Each year CALS recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding service to their communities, to their chosen career fields, and to citizens of the state and nation. CALS has three awards: The Honorary Recognition Award, The Distinguished Service Award, and The Distinguished Alumni Award. These awards are among the highest honors presented by the college.
The College’s Honorary Recognition Committee selects from candidates nominated by faculty, citizens and committee members. Candidates must be approved by the college faculty and dean, and accepted by the chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Since 1909, over 500 persons have been honored.
The Honorary Recognition Award
Established in 1909, this award was championed by Dean Harry L. Russell and Wisconsin Governor William D. Hoard. This award Honors individuals who have demonstrated outstanding and inspirational leadership, integrity and unselfish service, making significant contributions in the areas of agriculture, life sciences, natural resources and social science. Over the past 100 years, the College has saluted over 500 individuals who have given both time and talent to improve the lives of many and enrich society for us all.
The Distinguished Service Award
This award was established in 1994 in celebration of the College's excellent faculty and staff. This award recognized University faculty and staff members for exceptionally meritorious service to the College and University, to citizens of Wisconsin, and to the people around the nation and the world.
The Distinguished Alumni Award
Introduced in 2009, this award recognized a career of outstanding achievement through extraordinary contributions to one's chosen field or an exemplary record of public service.