Nominations

Vision & Visionaries (V&V) was established in 1994 as an event to recognize Cal State Fullerton’s most distinguished alumni. Above all other university accolades, the Vision & Visionaries award is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon alumni of this university.

The categories of distinction include:

  • Distinguished Alumnus/na Award.

  • Recent Graduate Achievement Award.

  • Honorary Alumnus/na Award.

The selection committee is comprised of members of the Cal State Fullerton Alumni Association Board of Directors, the Assistant Vice President of Alumni Engagement and the Associate Vice President of College and Program Development. Nominations are reviewed and recommendations are presented for approval to the Vice President of University Advancement.

It is at the discretion of the selection committee to determine the number of awards to be presented at this year's ceremony. More than one distinguished alumnus/na may be selected from a single college in any given year.

The selection committee may consider a nomination for a different category than it was originally submitted.

Award Criteria

Distinguished Alumnus/na Award
Recipients in this category are recognized for their national and international distinction in their field and/or for significant contributions benefiting their community, state or nation.

  1. Nominees must have received a degree (baccalaureate and/or graduate) or credential from Cal State Fullerton.

  2. Nominations may be considered for an alumnus/na who has demonstrated significant and/or exceptional contributions to Cal State Fullerton through dedication and service but may not have extensive or notable career achievements.

  3. Must attend the awards ceremony to personally accept the award.

  4. Members of the Cal State Fullerton Alumni Association Board of Directors, current employees, and current students of Cal State Fullerton are not eligible to receive this award.

Recent Graduate Achievement Award
Recipients in this category have graduated from Cal State Fullerton within the last past 10 years and have a significant record of career and/or civic achievement and promise in their chosen field. 

  1. Nominees must have received a degree (baccalaureate and/or graduate) or credential from Cal State Fullerton Graduated within the past 10 years at the time of nomination.

  2. Demonstrate exceptional achievement and significant contributions to their profession, community/society or university.

  3. Must attend the awards ceremony to personally accept the award.

  4. Members of the Cal State Fullerton Alumni Association Board of Directors, current employees, and current students of Cal State Fullerton are not eligible to receive this award.

Honorary Alumni Award
Recipients of this category are not graduates of Cal State Fullerton and are recognized for their national and international distinction in their field and/or for significant contributions benefiting their community, state or nation.

  1. Demonstrated significant support of and dedication to Cal State Fullerton and for innovation and leadership in their profession and/or community.

  2. Must attend the awards ceremony to personally accept the award.

  3. Members of the Cal State Fullerton Alumni Association Board of Directors, current employees, and current students of Cal State Fullerton are not eligible to receive this award.

Nomination Process

More information to come.

Submission Requirements
Nomination letters should clearly state the following:

  • Name of nominator – name of college or school Dean (if applicable).

  • Name of nominee.

  • The award(s) for consideration.

Supporting documents may include:

  • Candidate's biography.

  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae.

  • Examples of recognition and other documents supporting the candidate's nomination.

Send materials to:
Cal State Fullerton – Alumni Engagement
Golleher Alumni House
Attn: V&V Nomination
P.O. Box 6826
Fullerton, CA 92834-6826
Email: alumniengagement@fullerton.eduOpens in new window
These documents become the property of the V&V Committee and may not be returned.