Description of Awards and Categories

The descriptions below give an overview of the Alumni Awards available to Taylor University Fort Wayne alumni. You can view current recipients by clicking on the links below.

Nomination Form

Legion of Honor
Awarded to an outstanding alumnus or alumna who has attained distinction by national and/or international accomplishment and who has promoted the welfare of Taylor University Fort Wayne. This award is only given as merited, not necessarily annually.

Chamber of Achievement

Distinguished Young Alumnus(a) for Personal Achievement
Awarded to an alumnus or alumna within 15 years of graduation who has exhibited Christian leadership in his/her personal life, and who has made significant contributions to the increased welfare of others.

Distinguished Young Alumnus(a) for Professional Achievement
Awarded to an alumnus or alumna within 15 years of graduation who has exhibited Christian leadership professionally, and who has made significant contributions to the increased welfare of others.

Distinguished Alumnus(a) for Personal Achievement
Awarded annually to an alumnus or alumna who has brought recognition to Taylor University Fort Wayne through outstanding personal accomplishment.

Distinguished Alumnus(a) for Professional Achievement
Awarded annually to an alumnus or alumna who has brought recognition to Taylor University Fort Wayne through outstanding professional accomplishment.

Chamber of Service

Distinguished Alumnus(a) for Service to Taylor University Fort Wayne
Awarded to an alumnus or alumna who has contributed significantly through personal service to the advancement of Taylor University Fort Wayne.

Distinguished Friend
Awarded to a friend who has contributed significantly through personal service to the advancement of Taylor University Fort Wayne.

Honorary Alumnus(a)
Any person who is interested in the cause of Christ-centered higher education as represented by and through Taylor University Fort Wayne, may be chosen by the TUFW Alumni Council to become an Honorary Member of the Alumni Association.

Delta Epsilon Chi

Honorary Members of Delta Epsilon Chi