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 or to nominate someone, 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.
- Distinguished Young Alumna/Alumnus Award
New for 2011, this award recognizes alumni age 40 and under who have distinguished themselves in their work, their community and/or commitment 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."
January 24, 2013
UNT Young Professionals Alumni Happy Hour
Kung Fu Saloon
Dallas, TX
February 22, 2013
Alumni Awards Banquet
Apogee Stadium
March 8-11, 2013
Sunbelt Conference Basketball Tournament
Hot Springs, AR
April 11, 2013
UNT Ring Ceremony
Gateway Ballroom
April 13, 2013
Spring Football Game and Alumni Pavilion Party
Apogee Stadium
April 18, 2013
Senior Student BBQ
Alumni Center
April 15, 2013
Emerald Eagle Honors
Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center
Dallas, TX
May 10-11, 2013
Commencement and Reception
UNT Coliseum and Gateway Ballroom