Cornell is proud to have 11,000+ enthusiastic CAAAN alumni volunteers around the world. The CAAAN Recognition Program honors a committee member of the year and a committee chair of the year.

With the CALS Outstanding Alumni Awards, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the CALS Alumni Association honor alumni who have achieved recognized success in their businesses, professions, or other avocational endeavors; have been actively involved in, worked for, and demonstrated leadership on behalf of the college and Cornell University; and have made significant contributions to the betterment of society through humanitarian and charitable endeavors.

The Carlos R. Quintanilla Distinguished Latino Alumni Award recognizes alumni for exceptional achievements and significant contributions to their professions, community, and society as a whole; for their demonstrated commitment to the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management; and for promoting the advancement of Latinos in the business world.

The Cornell Athletics Hall of Fame was initiated in 1978. It became a reality through the thoughtfulness and generosity of the late Ellis H. Robison '18, whose devotion, advice and financial support to his alma mater started as soon as he graduated from the university. Membership in the Hall will stand at 619 after the Class of 2019 induction.

The Cornell Icon of the Industry Award honors the lifetime achievements of hospitality and travel industry visionaries, for their professional and philanthropic contributions that have transformed the global industry and society

The Cornell Law Alumni Exemplary Public Service Awards proudly recognizes alumni who have incorporated public service into their legal careers. We are proud of the work they have accomplished which brings pride and distinction to the Law School.

The Daniel Elmer Salmon Award for Distinguished Alumni Service honors Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine DVM graduates who have distinguished themselves in service to the profession, their communities or to the college.

The Cornell Engineering Distinguished Alumni Award proudly recognizes an alumnus/ae whose extraordinary leadership and vision have broken the rules to push traditional boundaries and transform the world, and whose professional accomplishments brings pride and distinction to the College.

The Entrepreneur of the Year award recognizes the achievements and qualities of a Cornellian who best exemplifies the ideals of entrepreneurship by meeting all or most of the following criteria:
• Started and successfully managed a business, contributed substantially to the turnaround or growth of a business, or managed a larger business in a way that has demonstrated notable entrepreneurial characteristics and achievements;
• Contributed to the private enterprise system in ways that are an inspiration to others;
• Used his or her business skills and creativity to enrich humanity;
• Conducted his or her business and personal relationships with the highest integrity.

The Frank H. T. Rhodes Exemplary Alumni Service Award honors alumni who have given long-term volunteer service to Cornell throughout the broad spectrum of Cornell’s alumni organizations. Up to six alumni receive this prestigious award each year.

The Helen Bull Vandervort Alumni Achievement Award has been presented annually since 1983 to alumni of the College of Human Ecology who have demonstrated those qualities exemplified by the late Helen Bull Vandervort ‘26.

The Henry P. Renard '54, MBA '55 Regional Club of the Year Award recognizes regional Johnson Club leaders and members for the innovation, creativity, and diversity of their programs, the total number of events hosted, and the percent of local alumni who attend.

Presented annually since 1999, the Recent Alumni Achievement Award seeks to recognize alumni who graduated within the past fifteen years who have demonstrated excellence and personal commitment to professional, community, College or University activities.

TheJerome Alpern Award was established in 1997 and named in honor of Jerome Alpern '49, whose contributions of outstanding service and support to the ILR School, its students, and its alumni, combined with his professional accomplishments outside the field of industrial and labor relations, embody the essence and spirit of the Alpern Award.

Judge William B. Groat (1899-1986) served as counsel to the New York State Joint Legislative Committee on Industrial and Labor Relations, where he played a pivotal role in founding the ILR School and drafting its charter. The Groat Alumni Award was established in 1971 in honor of Judge Groat's vision and in tribute to his professional accomplishments, which culminated in appointment as justice of the New York State Supreme Court, Eleventh Judicial District.

The Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management's highest honor, the L. Joseph Thomas Leadership Award recognizes alumni for their exceptional demonstration of vision and leadership, sound business sense, and commitment to community.

The Mosaic Medal of Distinction recognizes Cornell faculty members, administrators and alumni for their impact and leadership on creating opportunities for diverse communities, and was established by Cornell Mosaic, an organization of Cornell alumni and friends created in 2006 to increase the number of diverse alumni engaged with the university.

The Robert J. Swieringa Young Alumni Service Award recognizes alumni for their exemplary commitment to the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management and its alumni, and continued engagement with Johnson as a volunteer leader in many engagement activities.

The Robert S. Harrison '76 Recent Alumni Volunteer Award is intended to honor recent alumni (undergraduate, graduate, and professional) who are 0-10 years past their Cornell graduation with demonstrated outstanding contributions to one or more Cornell volunteer organizations or University initiatives. The goals of this award are as follows: Formally recognize young alumni volunteer work and service to Cornell, motivate young alumni to deeply engage in Cornell volunteering, and honor volunteer contributions across diverse dimensions. Awards will be announced each spring semester at the Cornell Alumni Leadership Conference (CALC).

The Samuel C. Johnson Distinguished Service Award is a lifetime achievement award that recognizes extraordinary alumni for their sustained and exemplary commitment to Johnson and its alumni.

Established in 2014, the Sloan Alumni Achievement Award award seeks to recognize a Sloan alumnae/alumnus who through their endeavors in healthcare administration demonstrate the relevance and significance of the education they received in the Sloan Program at Cornell University. As leaders they have branched out in many directions to use their knowledge and skills to change the world.

The Sloan Alumni Association Recent Alumni Achievement Award, established in 2018, is given to a Sloan alumnus or alumna who has graduated within the past fifteen years in recognition of a commitment to excellence in post-collegiate life and a significant or ongoing commitment to extraordinary work, research or volunteerism. This award highlights the tremendous talents and contributions that young people make to their profession, to their community, and to the Sloan program. Recipients are those which richly inspire other young alumni and current students of the program.

Every year, Cornell Pride (formerly CUGALA) has honored an exemplary LGBTQIA+ alumnus or noted Cornell affiliate with the annual Steven W. Siegel '68 Award. Steve Siegel '68 was CUGALA’s tireless leader for more than 25 years, encouraging alumni to get involved and serving as an alumni voice for LGBT students. Steve was a devoted Cornellian and received the Frank H.T. Rhodes Exemplary Alumni Service Award, becoming the first openly gay recipient of the award. He passed away in January 2012, leaving behind a strong legacy for LGBT alumni. Cornell Pride has recently expanded the awards program to honor the following categories:
• Siegel Award: Honors a Cornell alumnus who embodies these values of service and LGBT advocacy.
• Young Alumni Achievement Award: Recognizing a young alumnus who exemplifies the spirit of the Siegel Award within 15 years out of graduating.
• Student Leader Award: Elevates the advocacy and work of a graduating student leader on Cornell’s campus who is contributing to the LGBTQ+ community.

The Wilbur Parker Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes African American alumni who demonstrate outstanding professional achievement and commitment to their community, and who embody the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management's shared values of mutual respect, collaboration, integrity and trust, pride and accountability, professionalism, and investment in self.

The William “Bill” Vanneman ’31 Outstanding Class Leader Award recognizes class officers who have provided long-term exemplary service to the university and to their classes. The award is named in honor of Bill Vanneman ’31, who served his class tirelessly for over 70 years.