2026 Senior and Provost Awards Nomination Request

Jan. 14, 2026
To: University Employees
From: Student Affairs
Subject: 2026 Senior and Provost Awards Nomination Request
Date: Jan 14, 2026

Faculty and staff are invited to nominate outstanding graduating students for the 2026 Senior Awards. Presented on stage at the university-wide Spring Commencement ceremony in May, these awards represent some of the highest honors granted to graduating undergraduates.

The Senior Awards are presented to seven outstanding graduating seniors. These awards are not dependent on field of study, but rather on character and impact. Candidates should demonstrate outstanding academic ability, commitment to campus and community engagement service, leadership, and promise for the future.

Awards

  • Freeman Medals (2)
  • Robie Medals (2)
  • Nugent Award (2)
  • Provost Award (1)

2026 Senior & Provost Awards Nomination Criteria
Eligible students must have graduated in December 2025 or be scheduled to graduate in May 2026. Complete award information and criteria can be found on the Student Affairs Awards webpage.

Nominations are due by 12:00 noon on Friday, January 30, 2026. If you have questions, please email: studentaffairs@arizona.edu.