On Friday, September 5, 2025, the USC Alumni Association will honor and recognize the outstanding contributions of volunteers at the annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner. These volunteers have devoted their time and energy in service to the University. Awards are presented in four categories: President’s Award, Widney Alumni House Volunteer Award, Volunteer Liaison of the Year Award, and Volunteer Organization of the Year Award.
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Each year, the USC Alumni Association proudly recognizes outstanding volunteer leadership through the below Volunteer Recognition Awards.
Thank you to everyone who submitted nominations for our 2025 awards!
We look forward to announcing this year’s honorees and opening registration for the Volunteer Recognition Dinner in July — stay tuned!
USC Alumni Association President’s Award
The President’s Award recognizes the outstanding leadership contributions of a volunteer over the course of several years, which may include fulfillment of a formal leadership position and/or achievements in informal activities. Other factors considered are the volunteer’s overall record of service, loyalty, dedication and contributions to the Trojan Family. Typically, up to five President’s Awards are presented each year.
An individual (or couple) may only receive a President’s Award or Widney Alumni House Volunteer Award once. President’s Award recipients are ineligible for Widney Alumni House Volunteer Awards, but Widney Alumni House Volunteer Award honorees may subsequently receive President’s Awards.
Widney Alumni House Volunteer Awards
These awards recognize the outstanding contributions of volunteers through service to the Trojan Family. Important factors include a record of sustained volunteer service to a school or department at USC and relevant achievements during this service. Typically, up to 20 Widney Awards are presented each year.
Volunteers associated with any USC academic or administrative department, recognized alumni or alumnae organizations, or multicultural and other affinity groups, are eligible for the Widney Alumni House Award.
Volunteer Organization of the Year Award
This is the only award given to a USC volunteer organization in recognition of outstanding contributions to the Trojan Family and the advancement of USC. Important achievements considered are organization formation, membership growth, retention and involvement, overall development, quality and creativity of programming, communications, successful fundraising initiatives, and leadership. The honoree organization demonstrably supports the overall mission of USC. One or two Alumni Volunteer Organization Awards may be presented each year.
Any volunteer organization recognized by the University or one of its departments is eligible for the USC Volunteer Organization of the Year Award.
Volunteer Liaison of the Year Award
This award is presented to a USC staff member for his or her work with USC volunteers and recognizes outstanding contributions to the development and implementation of USC volunteer programs. The award encourages the effective, efficient, and creative use of the University’s volunteer base by university staff. Eligibility criteria may include volunteer recruitment, training and recognition, leadership development, communications, marketing, and programming. The satisfaction of volunteers impacted by the nominee is also considered. One or two Volunteer Liaison Awards may be presented each year.
Past Honorees
USC Alumni Association Award Recipients
(Alumni Awards and Volunteer Recognition Awards)