Alumni Appreciation Day Luncheon

Alumni Appreciation Day celebrates the professional accomplishments of UNT graduates annually. Recipients are chosen by their respective schools, colleges and departments. For more information, please contact the Alumni Association at alumni.unt.edu or 940-565-2834.

Alumni Awards Dinner

Each spring the Alumni Awards are presented to alumni to honor their outstanding achievement, service and support of UNT. Descriptions of these awards are listed below. For more information on these awards, please contact the Alumni Association at alumni.unt.edu or 940-565-2834.

• Distinguished Alumna/Alumnus Award
  First presented in 1965, this is the university's most prestigious award. It is given to individuals for their distinguished professional prominence and extraordinary contributions to society which have elevated the reputation of the university.
  
  
• Green Glory Award
  Presented since 1983, this award is the university's acknowledgment of individuals-not necessarily alumni-whose notable efforts have provided the university with a standard of excellence.



• Honorary Alumna/Alumnus Award
  Presented since 1978, this award recognizes individuals who are not alumni and who have exhibited outstanding dedication, service and support to the university.



• Outstanding Alumna/Alumnus Service Award
  First presented in 1974, this award honors individuals for their exemplary service and loyal support for the university.



• Ulys Knight Spirit Award
  Presented since 1975, this award is given to an individual or group that has made exceptional efforts to build spirit and support among the university family. Named for a 1928 graduate who was a member of the North Texas championship basketball team and was known as "Mr. North Texas."



• President's Citation Award
  Presented to individuals for their professional achievements, service and support which have brought distinction to the university.