The Makerere University Alumni Excellence Awards celebrate outstanding alumni whose achievements, leadership, service, and innovation reflect the values and legacy of Makerere University.
These awards recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to their professions, communities, and society, locally, regionally, and globally. Through the Alumni Excellence Awards, Makerere University honours alumni who inspire current and future generations, strengthen the University’s reputation, and demonstrate the enduring impact of a Makerere education.
We invite alumni, colleagues, and members of the Makerere community to nominate deserving graduates whose accomplishments exemplify excellence and meaningful contribution.
We invite alumni, colleagues, and members of the Makerere community to nominate deserving graduates whose accomplishments exemplify excellence and meaningful contribution.
Public nominations
Nominate an alumnusThis award recognises alumni with 20 or more years of sustained professional impact whose careers demonstrate exceptional leadership, achievement, and contribution to their field, society, and the legacy of Makerere University.
The nominee must be a Makerere University graduate with 20 or more years of professional experience. Contributions must be sustained, significant, and verifiable.
The Mid-Career Excellence Award honours alumni with at least 10 years of professional experience who have shown significant achievement, leadership, and growing influence in their profession or industry.
The nominee must be a Makerere University graduate with at least 10 years of professional experience. Achievements must be documented and verifiable.
This award celebrates young alumni under the age of 30 who have demonstrated outstanding achievement, innovation, or leadership early in their careers and show strong potential for future impact.
The nominee must be a Makerere University graduate under the age of 30 at the time of nomination.
The Under 50 Excellence Award recognises alumni under the age of 50 who have made notable contributions to their profession, community, or industry through leadership, innovation, or service.
The nominee must be a Makerere University graduate under the age of 50 at the time of nomination.
This award honours alumni who have made significant contributions on the international stage, enhancing global engagement, cross-border collaboration, and Makerere University's international reputation.
The nominee must be a Makerere University graduate whose contributions have had demonstrable international impact.
The Innovation and Entrepreneurial Excellence Award recognises alumni who have demonstrated creativity, enterprise, and leadership in developing innovative solutions, businesses, or ventures that create economic or social value.
The nominee must be a Makerere University graduate who has founded, led, or significantly contributed to an innovative venture or enterprise.
This award celebrates alumni whose work has driven positive social change, improved lives, and strengthened communities through service, advocacy, public leadership, or development initiatives.
The nominee must be a Makerere University graduate whose community impact goes beyond professional obligations. Impact must be demonstrable.
The Culture, Creativity and Sports Award honours alumni who have made outstanding contributions in arts, culture, creative industries, or sports, promoting excellence, national pride, and cultural expression.
The nominee must be a Makerere University graduate with demonstrable contributions in arts, culture, creative industries, or sports.
The Honorary Alumni Award recognises individuals who are not graduates of Makerere University but have made exceptional contributions to the University's growth, mission, values, and global standing.
The nominee need not be a Makerere University graduate. Contributions to the University must be exceptional and verifiable.
Nominations are open to the public. No login is required. All nominations are reviewed by the Awards Selection Committee.
Public nominations
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