At every UPAAA Grand Reunion and Convention, the association grants awards to distinguished alumni and gives special recognition
to individuals and groups who are embodiments of the Oblation, serving with pride, remaining strong and bold amid strife and challenges.
These are: (1) the UPAAA Distinguished Alumni Awards; and (2) the UPAAA Special Recognition Awards.
I. UPAAA Distinguished Alumni Awards
The U.P. Distinguished Alumni Awards are intended to recognize individual U.P. alumni for their outstanding achievements that bring about substantial benefits to society and
distinct honor to the University. Recognition is given to exceptional contributions in areas or fields that impact on the community in the U.S. (local, county/city, state, or
national) or at international level, in which the alumni have been active. The awards are given to those who have been nominated by their fellow U.P. alumni
and/or alumni groups in the U.S. The nominees need not know that they are being nominated. Evaluation and selection are made by the UPAAA Awards Committee.
II. UPAAA Special Recognition Awards
The UPAAA Board will give special recognition to individuals and alumni groups who have demonstrated exceptional work and outstanding achievements in pursuing the
goals of the University, the U.P. Alumni Association in America Inc. and/or alumni groups in the U.S. They shall be nominated by any UP alumni or alumni groups,
chosen by the UPAAA Committee on Alumni Awards and affirmed by the UPAAA Board. Their outstanding achievements, work in progress and moral integrity shall be considered.