The University of Missouri Award for Academic Distinction recognizes undergraduate students who exceed expectations to contribute to the academic atmosphere at Mizzou.
Established in 2014 by a group of students to celebrate fellow Tigers, this award recognizes students who, through their academic efforts, have improved the intellectual and academic culture of the university and motivated other students to do the same. It is one of the highest honors Mizzou offers based on academic distinction alone.
Nominate Students
Any faculty or staff member may nominate any number of students with a brief statement explaining how each student meets the award criteria.
The selection committee will contact nominated students with an invitation to submit a personal statement and unofficial transcript.
All nominations are due on April 4, 2025, by 5pm CT.
2024 Honorees
This year’s 12 recipients represent five schools and colleges and 17 majors, demonstrating excellence in academics and research throughout campus. Many of the recipients have also received national recognition for their academic and research accomplishments.
Scenes from the reception
The honorees and their families, nominators, award committee members and deans celebrated with a reception on May 5, 2024.