| Silver Anniversary Awards | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | six distinguished former student-athletes on their 25th anniversary as college graduates |
| Country | United States |
| Presented by | National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) |
| First awarded | 1973 |
| Website | http://www.ncaa.org/about/resources/events/awards/silver-anniversary-award  |
The Silver Anniversary Awards are awarded every year by the American National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to recognize six distinguished former student-athletes on their 25th anniversary as college graduates.[1] The Silver Anniversary Awards were first given in 1973, when five distinguished former student-athletes were honored, including Stewart Udall, Donald Mulder, John Hopper, John Ferraro, and Ray Evans.[2] Since 1986, the number of annual honorees has increased to six.
In order to be eligible, the nominee must be a college graduate, must have competed in intercollegiate competition 25 years before the NCAA convention date, must be a varsity letter winner at an NCAA member institution and, must have achieved personal distinction since their graduation.[1] One-third of the selection criteria are based on the nominee’s achievements during their time as a prominent collegiate athlete, while the other two-thirds are determined by the nominee’s career achievements, including professional, charitable and civic contributions.[1]