Each year, the CLA Alumni Association selects award winners to join an exclusive group, exemplifying the outstanding leadership, service and achievement that distinguishes Hamline University alumni.
Award Descriptions
Outstanding Achievement Award
This award goes to a degreed alumna/us of the college who has done extraordinary work in his/her field or volunteer activities.
Distinguished Service Award
This award goes to a degreed alumna/us of the college who has demonstrated distinguished dedication and service through volunteer activities at Hamline University (e.g. class agent, on boards or committees, leadership role as a volunteer, efforts on special projects.)
First Decade Award
This award goes to a degreed alumna/us of the college who has done extraordinary work in his/her field or volunteer activities within the first 10 years after graduation.
Outstanding Faculty Award
This award goes to a current or past faculty member of the college who exhibits/exhibited exemplary teaching and/or writing in his/her field, and has been involved in activities which reflect support and interest in Hamline University.
Making the World A Better Place Award
This award goes to a degreed alumna/us of the college who has made the connection between learning theory and putting it into practice and connecting the liberal arts education to his/her profession and work within the community. This person is ethical and caring and serves society.