University of Illinois Mathematics alumni have made significant contributions through outstanding professional achievement in academia, research, and industry. Each year, the Department of Mathematics recognizes exceptional alumni. The application process is simple and open to all. We encourage you to nominate someone you know for this honor. Read about past Mathematics Alumni Award recipients →
Deadline for nominations: December 31, 2025
Nomination process
Any interested person may submit a nomination for an alumni award, which are reviewed by the Department of Mathematics Alumni Awards Committee. Because evaluations are based solely on the information submitted, nominators will want to take care to ensure that the material adequately describes the nominee's qualifications. The alumni awards committee acts as impartial evaluator and does not participate in the awards nomination process. The awards are given at the discretion of the Department of Mathematics Alumni Awards Committee and the Department of Mathematics and are not necessarily awarded every year. The awards committee maintains complete confidentiality of the nomination, which continues under active consideration for a period of three years.
All nominations should include:
1. Name, address, degree(s)/year received from University of Illinois, and career path
2. A biographical sketch in the form of a resume or curriculum vitae and/or a written description of the nominee's work and service that includes the recipient’s achievement or significant accomplishments
3. Two supporting letters from individuals familiar with the nominee
4. Other supporting documentation that will help the Department of Mathematics Alumni Awards Committee evaluate the singularity of achievement
If unable to provide any of the above information, please state why when filling in the nomination form online.
Submit your nomination and documentation online →
Or submit your nomination by mail to:
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | Department of Mathematics
ATTN: Mathematics Alumni Award Committee
273 Altgeld Hall | 1409 W. Green Street | Urbana, IL 61801
Questions?
Contact the Department of Mathematics at math@illinois.edu or 217.333.3350.