A proud UW alum and ’78 business management graduate, Ray Fleming Dinneen has dedicated her career to empowering low-income single mothers through Climb Wyoming, helping families achieve self-sufficiency while saving millions in public assistance costs.
The University of Wyoming Alumni Association celebrates alumni whose leadership and service inspire global change. Their stories embody the Cowboy spirit, strengthening our shared legacy. Explore their journeys and discover how our alumni community continues to shape a brighter future.
The University of Wyoming Alumni Association annually recognizes the university’s alumni who are distinguished in their business, profession, or life’s work; are persons of integrity, stature, and demonstrated ability; reflect upon and realize the importance of their UW education.
The University of Wyoming Distinguished Alumni Award is given to an individual who meets the following qualifications:
The individual must be distinguished in their business, profession, career or life work. (The basis for this award is their body of work)
The individual must be a person of such integrity and stature that UW faculty, staff, students, and alumni will take pride in their recognition.
Must reflect and realize the importance of the education received at UW.
Must be a person who has attended UW.
Nominee must be living and able to participate in person at the Awards Recognition Ceremony (no posthumous nominations).
Individuals in the following categories are not eligible to receive the award:
Anyone who is a candidate for public office at the time of selection.
Any current member of the selection committee, UW Alumni Association Board of Directors, or UW Board of Trustees.
NOTICE FOR NOMINATION PROCESS:
Anyone may submit nominations for consideration.
Nominations are for single recipients only – no couples or groups.
Nominations are accepted via ONLINE submission.
It is recommended that one reference statement be from a current or former UW representative.
Reference Statements are in place of reference letters and have a number of questions to be answered.
Reference Statements can only be submitted online. (Limit reference statements to three per nomination).
Please complete the online form by February 28th for consideration in that year.
Nomination applications will need to be completed in full in order to be accepted by the deadline. At times, the pool of nominations can be large and it's not unusual for an application to be in the pool for a number of years.
Previous submissions (received before April 2022) will be “grandfathered” in the old submission style but will also be given the opportunity to re-submit under the online format.
UWAA recognizes honorees during Homecoming weekend through activities that celebrate their accomplishments. It is a special time for distinguished alumni, in which they can both receive recognition and give back to UW. Many honorees arrange for special events with their respective colleges during this time, providing inspiration and advice to current students.
The University of Wyoming Alumni Association recognizes outstanding service to the university through the Medallion Service Award. Individuals must have given unselfishly of their time, talent, or support to the university, and be a person of integrity and stature. Please note: individuals receiving a Medallion Service Award nomination do not have to be UW alumni.
The University of Wyoming Medallion Service Award is given to an individual who meets the following qualifications:
The individual must have served unselfishly with their time, talent, or support to the University of Wyoming.
The individual must be a person of such integrity and stature that UW faculty, staff, students, and alumni will take pride in their recognition.
Nominee must be living and able to participate in person at the Awards Recognition Ceremony (no posthumous nominations).
Individuals in the following categories are not eligible to receive the award:
Anyone who is a candidate for public office at the time of selection.
Any current member of the selection committee, UW Alumni Association Board of Directors, or UW Board of Trustees.
NOTICE FOR NOMINATION PROCESS:
Anyone may submit nominations for consideration.
Nominations are for single recipients only – no couples or groups.
Nominations are accepted via ONLINE submission.
It is recommended that one reference statment be from a current or former UW representative.
* Reference Statements are in place of reference letters and have a number of questions to be answered.
* Reference Statements can only be submitted online. (Limit reference statements to three per nomination).
Please complete the online form by February 28th for consideration in that year. Nomination applications will need to be completed in full in order to be accepted by the deadline. At times, the pool of nominations can be large and it's not unusual for an application to be in the pool for a number of years.
Previous submissions (received before April 2022) will be “grandfathered” in the old submission style but will also be given the opportunity to re-submit under the online format.UWAA recognizes honorees during Homecoming weekend through activities that celebrate their accomplishments. It is a special time for distinguished alumni, in which they can both receive recognition and give back to UW. Many honorees arrange for special events with their respective colleges during this time, providing inspiration and advice to current students.
Recognizes alumni of the University of Wyoming who have made a difference in the lives of people in Wyoming and is a source of UW strength and pride.
Recognizes alumni of the University of Wyoming who are active members of the UWAA and have been leaders and actively engaged in a UWAA network.
Recognizes alumni of the University of Wyoming who have graduated in the last ten years and distinguished themselves through a high level of professional accomplishment in their career.
Recognizes a UWAA Life Member who has shown outstanding and exemplary service primarily on behalf of or for the UWAA and the UWAA community.
