Emeriti Alumni Society Awards

The Emeriti Alumni Society Awards recognize individuals whose service, leadership and legacy have made a lasting impact on Florida State University. These honors celebrate the dedication and achievements of members of the Seminole community who embody the spirit of FSU.

Awards are presented annually during Homecoming as part of the Emeriti Alumni Society Induction Brunch and Awards Ceremony.


Award Categories

Commitment to Excellence Award

Established in 1991, this award honors living members of the Emeriti Alumni Society who have demonstrated a longstanding record of devotion to Florida State University and achieved personal success that brings honor and distinction to the university.

Conradi Lifetime Achievement Award

Established in 1998, this posthumous award recognizes deceased members of the Emeriti Alumni Society who devoted their lives to faithful service to Florida State University and whose contributions continue to reflect the values of the university.

Dean Eyman Distinctive Service Award

Established in 2001, this award honors non-alumni faculty or university personnel, living or deceased, who have provided exceptional guidance and support to students and contributed meaningfully to the growth and advancement of Florida State University.

Current Honorees

Dean and Professor Emerita Marie E. Cowart, Ph.D.

Dean Eyman Distinctive Service Award

Susan MacManus, Ph.D.
B.A. ’68, Ph.D. ’75

Commitment to Excellence Award

Robert (Bob) Mang
B.S. ’68

Commitment to Excellence Award

James A. Riscigno
B.S. '66

Commitment to Excellence Award

John Thrasher, President Emeritus
B.S. ’65, J.D. ’72

Conradi Lifetime Achievement Award