Award Categories

The highest honour bestowed upon the alumni of the University, it recognises the truly remarkable accomplishments of alumni. The recipients of this award have distinguished themselves either nationally, regionally or internationally as outstanding exponents of their chosen fields or professions, and whose endeavours reflect admirably on and bring honour to the University. Of the four award trophies, the Nanyang Distinguished Alumni Award stands the tallest. 

Criteria:

• Have distinguished themselves on a regional or international level for their remarkable and sustained achievements in their professional career.
• Graduates of the Nanyang Technological University or the National Institute of Education, or their predecessor institutions (Nanyang University, Nanyang Technological Institute, Teachers' Training College and the Institute of Education) are eligible for this award.

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To recognise alumni who have gained national standing due to the significant contributions made to their chosen fields. These contributions are worthy of recognition and have brought honour to the University.

Criteria:

• Has risen to a national level for their outstanding and sustained achievements in their professional career.
• Graduates of the Nanyang Technological University or the National Institute of Education, or their predecessor institutions (Nanyang University, Nanyang Technological Institute, Teachers' Training College and the Institute of Education) are eligible for this award.

To recognise alumni aged 40 and below (as at 31 December of the year of nomination) whose endeavours in their chosen fields or professions are worthy of recognition and have brought honour to the University.

Criteria:

• Have excelled and being highly recognised in their professional fields for their outstanding and sustained achievements.
• Graduates of Nanyang Technological University or the National Institute of Education are eligible for this award.

To recognise alumni whose dedication and volunteer commitments through alumni clubs/associations or in the University's programmes/activities have significantly enriched the University. This award hopes to encourage continual commitments in the future.

Criteria:

• Have rendered dedicated and consistent voluntary service to the University through alumni clubs/associations, Schools and other University's activities for at least 4 years or more (of which 3 years as an office bearer) or 6 years or more (for committee member)
• Graduates of the Nanyang Technological University or the National Institute of Education, or their predecessor institutions (Nanyang University, Nanyang Technological Institute, Teachers' Training College and the Institute of Education) are eligible for this award.
• Staff who are alumni of the University are eligible for this award only if the alumni engagement services rendered are over and above their usual job scope when employed by the University.