The Alumni of the Year recipients must be graduates of Tarleton State University College of Science and Mathematics who have outstanding records of distinguished career accomplishments, and/or have exhibited dedication, commitment, and service to the College and/or their home department.

Every other year the College of Science and Mathematics honors outstanding alumni who have demonstrated remarkable professional achievement and dedication to their community and the University.  Awards are given to an alumnus/alumna of the College with an outstanding record of career accomplishments, is distinguished in their profession, demonstrates a continuing interest in the life of Tarleton State University and the College of Science and Mathematics, and takes pride in their alma mater.

The Outstanding Philanthropist Award honors an individual, family, association, corporation or foundation with a record of direct financial support or gifts in kind to the College. Due special consideration is those whose generosity has encouraged others in their philanthropy.

The Retired Faculty Award recognizes those former COSM colleagues that have continued to contribute their time, talent, or treasure in support of Tarleton State University, the College of Science and Mathematics, and our students.

The Young Alumni Award recipients must be graduates of Tarleton State University College of Science and Mathematics who are not more than 15 years past graduation. The award recognizes alumni who have outstanding records of distinguished career accomplishments, and/or have exhibited dedication, commitment, and service to the College and/or their home department. One award will be given for each COSM department.

The Outstanding Alumni Award recognizes one per academic department every other year for sustained, distinguished accomplishments and contributions to society that bring honor to the award recipient, his/her home department, and to the College.