Veteran Alumni Spirit Award

Veteran ALUMNI Spirit Award

Deadline: Ended

Nomination Form

KU Military and Veterans Services honors KU alumnus veterans with its Spirit Award. The Spirit Award is presented to a KU alumnus who honorably served in the U.S. Armed Forces and who continues to serve the military or veteran community by demonstrating a spirit of service that goes above and beyond normal duties.

The recipient is presented their award by KU's president during the university's annual military appreciation football game. The 2023 game is scheduled on Veterans Day, 11/11/23.

Don't delay, let us know who deserves to be recognized.

2023 Award Recipients

In honor of KU Military & Veterans Services 10-year anniversary, two recipients were selected for 2023-2024.  More information on each recipient will be posted during  Veterans Awareness & Appreciation Week. A hearty congratulations to

Lt. Gen (R) Richard Zilmer, Marine Corps Veteran

Mr. Andrew Pushart, Marine Corps Veteran

Some Past Awardees

Tina Tranauskas, '12 and Sergeant Alex Tranauskas, ‘12 - a mother and son who serve our nation and Service member’s families

Ryan Gaylets, '14 USN

Wynton Butler, '90 ANG

Dale Derr, '79 USMC Reserves and AF (retired)

Glenn Godshall, ‘75, USN (retired)