• College of Engineering and Computer Science Honors

Thank you for your interest in recognizing an outstanding member of our CECS Alumni family! Our 2023 nomination process is currently open. The deadline for submission is April 7, 2023.


Our 2023 nominees will be reviewed and selected in late April, in preparation for our CECS Honors Reception in Oct. 2023.


Each year, the UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science honors our alumni who have achieved exceptional personal and professional success in their respective areas and bring immense pride to their alma mater.


We celebrate the best and the brightest from all six of our college departments, including our young alumni rising stars. We also recognize one individual for their exceptional achievements with a college-wide Distinguished Alumni Award, the highest college honor that can be bestowed upon our alumni. This year for the first time we have also added a new award to recognize excellence in a current engineering or computer science student with a bright future. 


Our goal in UCF’s College of Engineering and Computer Science is to continue reaching for the stars with all of our academic, industry and community partners to achieve big dreams and change the world. To our past, and future honorees - Thank you for inspiring us to Reach for the Stars.


The nomination process for the 2023 CECS Distinguished Alumni Honors awards will close on April 7, 2023

*Self-nominations are not accepted.



To be awarded with a CECS Honors Award, nominee must meet the following criteria:

  • Graduate of the UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science (undergraduate or graduate degree)
  • Must demonstrate exceptional achievement(s) in the area(s) of professional success, community involvement, and/or university engagement
  • Must demonstrate a commitment to maintaining a lifelong relationship with UCF
  • For Young Alumni Nomination, nominee must be under age 35 as of June 30.

All nominations must include a copy of the nominee's current resume and a professional headshot that can be published by UCF Alumni, the UCF College of Engineering and Computer Sciences and other UCF entities as deemed appropriate.

Self Nominations will not be accepted.

 

Nominations are due by April 7, 2023.