Black Excellence Awards

Distinguished Recent Alumni honors an alumnus/alumna who has graduated within the past fifteen, ten, and five years
Distinguished Alumni honors an alumnus/alumna who has graduated 30 years ago or more
Rising Raider: honors a current Texas Tech undergraduate student who has demonstrated service, integrity, excellence, or amazing resilience throughout his/her academic career
Pioneer Award honors an alumnus/alumna of any year who has demonstrated excellence, thought leadership, or innovation throughout his/her career
Community Excellence honors an alumnus/alumna of any year who has performed outstanding public/community service throughout his/her career
Distinguished Entrepreneur honors an alumnus/alumna who has demonstrated the ability to establish a track record of excellence in a new business, or turn around or significantly grow an established business.