All members of the Jefferson community are invited to participate in the Alumni Awards process by nominating exceptional Jefferson, Textile, and Philadelphia University alumni for consideration for the below awards:
- Graham J. Littlewood, III '42 Time, Talent & Treasure Award—Established in 2001 in honor of Philadelphia Textile Institute distinguished alumnus Graham J. Littlewood, III '42. The award is presented at Homecoming to an outstanding graduate who has contributed time, talent, and treasure through a commitment to the mission of the University and to future generations of Jefferson students.
- Frank L. Giese Textile Award—Established by Philadelphia College of Textiles & Sciences alumni in 1970 in honor of Dr. Frank L. Giese, professor emeritus of Textiles. The award is presented at Homecoming in recognition of an individual's contributions to innovation in the design, technology, or marketing of textile products and outstanding and significant impact on the textile industry.
- Leadership in Philanthropy Award—Established in 2013 and honors visionary leaders and philanthropists.
- Young Alumni Achievement Award—Established in 2009 by Philadelphia University's First 5 Council. The award is presented at Homecoming and honors and recognizes the personal and professional achievements of a Jefferson—East Falls Campus or Philadelphia University graduate of the last ten years.
Instructions: To submit a nomination, please complete this form with information on the nominee and a letter of nomination detailing the nominee's qualifications. You are encouraged to also attach the nominee's résumé, CV, or biography along with any additional supporting materials (e.g., news articles, profiles, etc.), but it is not required.
Annual nomination deadlines and a listing of previous recipients are found on the
Alumni Awards website.