The Penn State Alumni Association is committed to recognizing alumni from across the academic spectrum, especially those from diverse backgrounds and those who are making a positive impact to ensure a truly diverse, inclusive, and equitable institution and the association offers a number of awards for outstanding alumni.
| Year Awarded | Recipient | Department |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Titilayo Shodiya | MATSE |
| 2019 | Daniel Lentz | MATSE |
| 2018 | Nicole Reed Fry | EME |
| 2016 | Timothy Watson | GEOSCIENCES |
| 2015 | Katherine LaBelle | METEO |
| 2013 | Gavin P. Hayes | GEOSC |
| 2011 | Patrick Flynn | EME |
| 2010 | Paul Markowski | METEO |
| 2009 | Sarah B. Das | GEOSC |
| 2008 | Uday T. Turaga | METEO |
| 2007 | Tabbetha Dobbins | MATSE |
| 2006 | George Bryan | METEO |
| 2005 | Barton P. Cahir | EME |

