Jax State 22 Under 40 Young Alumni Recognition Program
Purpose
To recognize Jacksonville State University young alumni who have achieved significant professional achievements under the age of 40. This program aims to recognize our young alumni, honor them, and engage with them, so that we can continue our relationship with them and seek continuous engagement from future generations. We aim to recognize 22 outstanding and deserving alumni under the age of 40 each year. Honorees can only receive the award once. The number 22 commemorates the 22nd day of February 1883, in which we were founded.
Recipients will be notified in early Spring with an engagement opportunity to return to campus to receive their award in April or May.
Criteria
- Under 40 years old at time of recognition
- Have obtained at least one (1) degree from Jacksonville State University
- Demonstrates and exhibits the ideals, values, and mission of the Friendliest Campus in the South
- Is active within their community (aspects of community engagement and service)
- Has a giving history with Jacksonville State University within the last 2 years (prior to nomination)
- Willing to maintain and develop involvement and engagement with Jacksonville State University
- Active member of the Jacksonville State University Alumni Association
Nominations
Deserving young alumni may self-nominate, or they may be nominated by someone. Nominations for the 2026 awards will open on Oct 17, 2025, and will close at 11:59 pm on Nov 30, 2025.