Association Awards

The University of Maryland Alumni Association is a world-class organization, receiving local and international recognition for outstanding programming. Congratulations to our award-winning staff, and thank you all for the work you do on behalf of Terp alumni!

2023 Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Circle of Excellence Awards

• Alumni Relations: Alumni Relations Initiatives - More Than 25 Staff (Gold): Terps thrive
  
  Judges' comments: This project came to life through the voices of those taking part. It is simple, effective, and very good value for money. It clearly responds to need and will drive meaningful change through the connections that have been made. It is a fine example of a sharply focused and neatly delivered alumni relations project.
• Special Events: In-Person - Single-Day Events (Bronze): Young Alumni Conference
  
  Judges' comments: The judges agreed that many institutions wrestle with how to meaningfully engage young alumni. This entry stood out to the panel, some of whom have served, themselves, on alumni boards, as an excellent young alumni engagement tool that could be easily adopted or adapted by other institutions. They specifically commended the mutual benefit to the alum and the school—there was something of value from both perspectives.
  
• Special Events: In-Person - Multi-Day Events (Bronze) : University of Maryland Inaugural Black Alumni Weekend
  
  Judges' comments: Consensus: We LOVED this entry. It was incredibly creative while adapting to the variables surrounding COVID. The deliverable items were thought through and detailed and helped bring the event to life. The amount of research and effort used to execute this project, while having a smaller budget, stood out. We did think it was a unique event style and format to engage alumni, build a community connection, and connect to one another. Great work!

2023 Council for Advancement and Support of Education, Best of CASE District II Awards

• Special Events: Special Events: In-Person - Single-Day: Young Alumni Conference
• Special Events: Special Events: In-Person - Multi-Day: University of Maryland Inaugural Black Alumni Weekend
• Alumni Relations: Alumni Relations Initiatives - More Than 25 Staff: Terps thrive
• Video: Videos: Promotional - Short: EnTERPreneur Conference 2022 Video

2022 Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Circle of Excellence Awards

• Engagement: Student Engagement (Bronze): SALC Homecoming Week 2021
  
  Judges' comments: Wonderful program to engage alumni and students alike. The SALC is a strong model for student engagement to make them engaged alumni.

2022 Council for Advancement and Support of Education, Best of CASE District II Awards

• Alumni Relations: Alumni Relations Initiatives - More Than 25 Staff: Terp Career Guides
• Engagement: Student Engagement: SALC Homecoming Week 2021
• Publications: Student Recruitment - Individual Publications: 2022 SALC Handbook
• Special Events: Online - Series: Career Week
• Videos: Student Audience - Short: SALC Recruitment Videos: Grow Your Legacy Series

2021 Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Circle of Excellence Awards

• Alumni Relations: Targeted Constituency Engagement (Grand Gold): Camp Diamondback
  
  Judges' comments: Fun, creative program and great way to engage alumni, faculty, and families. Can be used as an example for other schools. Great program!
  
  

• Design: Publications (Multi-Page) (Silver): Terps Together: The University of Maryland Alumni Association Cookbook
  
  Judges' comments: Creative idea for COVID engagement with alumni with this fun cooking-focused “give-to-get” during a digital age in which people order online regularly. The layout is clean, warm, and homey in tone; well-branded. One illustrator gives coherence. A collector’s item that is sure to be a beloved archival piece for the institution for years to come.
  
  

• Special Events: In-Person - Multi-Day (Silver): Terp Trips
  
  Judges' comments: Consensus: We LOVED this entry. It was incredibly creative while adapting to the variables surrounding COVID. The deliverable items were thought through and detailed and helped bring the event to life. The amount of research and effort used to execute this project, while having a smaller budget, stood out. We did think it was a unique event style and format to engage alumni, build a community connection, and connect to one another. Great work!
  
  

• Special Events: In-Person - Single-Day (Bronze): EnTERPreneur Conference
  
  Judges' comments: While this was not a unique event, we felt it was a good example of a conference done well. The inclusion of Terp businesses and alumni throughout was what gave this event an edge.

2021 CASE Affiliated Student Advancement Programs (CASE ASAP) Awards Program

• Outstanding Organization: Student Alumni Leadership Council

2021 CASE District II Accolades

• Best Practices in Alumni Relations (Platinum): Camp Diamondback

• Targeted Constituency Engagement (Bronze): 30th Anniversary Celebration

2020

• CASE Circle of Excellence
  • Student-Led Engagement Initiatives (Gold): Terps Under 30
  • Social Media Student Life Campaigns (Gold): Notable Alumni March Madness Tournament
• CASE District II Accolades
  • Outstanding Student Advancement Program: Homecoming Student & Alumnae Brunch

2019

• CASE Circle of Excellence
  • Design, Multi-Page Publications (Grand Gold): M Book
  • Creative Strategies for Engaging Volunteers (Silver): Leadership Conference
• CASE District II Accolades
  • Creativity on a Shoestring (Silver): Black and Gold Friday Promotion
• CASE ASAP Awards Program
  • Outstanding Student Advancement Program: Terps Under 30

2018

• CASE ASAP Awards Program
  • Outstanding Emerging Organization: Student Alumni Leadership Council