Temple takes pride in the extraordinary achievements of its alumni and friends, and honors them each year with these special awards.
30 Under 30
Each year, Temple honors the achievements of 30 outstanding alumni working to change the world in new and exciting ways through a combination of grit, will and vision.
Meet current and past 30 Under 30 honorees.
Alumni Distinguished Service Award
The alumni association’s highest alumni award, the Alumni Distinguished Service Award recognizes alumni who have demonstrated loyalty and commitment to Temple University through their volunteer and philanthropic contributions to the university community, as well as their professional accomplishments.
View a list of past Alumni Distinguished Service Award recipients.
Russell H. Conwell Award
The Russell H. Conwell Award recognizes non-alumni individuals for outstanding volunteer and philanthropic service to the university community. Past recipients whose contributions and commitment to the university have been exemplary include trustees, former Temple University presidents and administrators, Temple constituent groups and other benefactors.
View a list of past Russell H. Conwell Award recipients.
F. Eugene Dixon Jr. Inspiration Award
The F. Eugene Dixon Jr. Inspiration Award honors those exceptional alumni and friends of Temple University’s athletic programs who believe in the importance of athletics in the development of students as individuals and citizens and who evidence a commitment in both their professional and private lives to the advancement of athletics; who have actively and effectively promoted athletics through loyal support and valued patronage of the intercollegiate athletic teams of the university, and, more importantly, the growth and development of individual student-athletes; and have through such commitments proved to be an inspiration to others in their interest and support of athletics at Temple University.
View a list of past F. Eugene Dixon Jr. Inspiration Award recipients.
Stauffer Faculty Award
The Stauffer Award was created in 1973 by Joan D. Willson, the widow of Dr. Herbert M. Stauffer, in honor of her late husband and his father, Dr. Milton F. Stauffer. The award recognizes outstanding faculty service and seeks out those faculty members whose service extends beyond the classroom and university community. The award was first presented by the TUAA at the Founder’s Dinner in 1974. The endowed fund, created by Willson, allows a cash prize of $4,500 per year to a deserving faculty member who has excelled in the area of service to the university.
Meet 2022–2023 Stauffer Award recipient, David W. Brown, KLN.
View a list of past Stauffer Faculty Award recipients.
Impact Awards
The TUAA’s Alumni Impact Awards will be presented annually to Temple University alumni for outstanding service, advocacy and contribution to their school or college, the alumni association and/or the university—individuals, who through such commitments, have proven an inspiration to others in their interest and support of Temple University.
View a list of past Impact Award recipients.
Gallery of Success
Now in its 27th year, the Temple University Gallery of Success celebrates outstanding professional achievement, inspiring students toward their future.
Meet the 2025 Gallery of Success Award recipients.
View a list of past Gallery of Success Award recipients.
Alumni Fellows
Implemented in 1981, the Alumni Fellows program provides funding to schools and colleges to invite prominent and outstanding alumni, who are recognized as leaders in their field, to return to their schools or colleges as guest speakers, where they are asked to share their professional expertise.
View a list of past Alumni Fellows.
Young Alumni Diamond Excellence Award
The Young Alumni Diamond Excellence Award was established to honor outstanding achievements and service to the community by Temple University alumni or individuals in a profession or field. The goal of this award was to provide a role model for all current and future Temple young alumni. The awardees were selected by their peers and alumni leaders who serve on the Temple University Young Alumni Association Board. This alumni recognition ended in 2023.
View a list of past Young Alumni Diamond Excellence Award recipients.