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Alumni Networking Groups

Wherever you go, there’s a Saluki near you. The Association has many networking groups around the country.  Find out more about the Networking Groups near you, click the button below.

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SIU Distinguished Alumni Awards

The SIU Distinguished Alumni Award Recognizes SIU Carbondale Alumni who have achieved success and recognition since their graduation. Nominate a SIU Alumni for one of the listed Distinguished Alumni Awards. Self-nominations are not accepted for these awards.

    • Distinguished Alumni Awards - The Distinguished Alumni Award will recognize the accomplishments of Southern Illinois University alumni whose exceptional achievements in their profession, vocation, or community have had a profound and lasting impact.
    • Volunteer Excellence Award - The Volunteer Excellence Award will recognize an alumnus who has enriched Southern Illinois University-Carbondale through their volunteer efforts.
    • Diversity and Inclusion Award - The Diversity and Inclusion Award will recognize an individual who has demonstrated a deep and abiding commitment to causes of social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion and who exemplifies and enriches SIU's values of community, diversity, respect, and social responsibility in their broader community and/or organization.
    • Young Alumni Leadership Award - The Young Alumni Leadership Award will recognize the accomplishments or recent graduates.
    • Saluki Spirit Award - the Saluki Spirit Award will recognize individuals for their outstanding enthusiasm, loyalty, pride and spirit in support of Southern Illinois University.
    • Innovation in Entrepreneurship Award - The innovation in Entrepreneurship Award honors an idea or entrepreneurial initiative derived from the experience of attending SIU. It should demonstrate a positive impact on an industry or community and include principles that are rooted in a person's time on campus and lessons learned as a Saluki. Preference may be given to endeavors that have also contributed to the support of SIU and/or current students.

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