Purple & Old Gold Award Submission

The Purple and Old Gold Award is the highest award given by the University of Northern Iowa. Named after the university colors, the traditional awards were first presented at commencement ceremonies in 1939. Recipients of this honor wear a bronze medal to symbolize their outstanding achievements, are noted in the Commencement Program, and a permanent notation is made on their academic transcript.

Office of the Registrar provides a list of the eligible candidates to each of the appropriate departments/colleges. Departments should only complete this form once final selections have been made. For Spring 2024, the form must be submitted no later than Monday, April 1.

More information on Purple & Old Gold along with a list of eligible disciplines is available online here.