Alumnus of the Year Award – To a distinguished alumnus who has achieved excellence in their field of service and embodies Belhaven University’s mission in their life and work.

 Young Alumnus of the Year – To a recent graduate of the past decade that pursues excellence in their field and has achieved success as a younger leader.

 Spirit of Belhaven Award – To an alumnus who exemplifies the heart of Belhaven University‘s mission “to serve and not be served.” This designation honors a servant leader of distinction who embraces Belhaven’s mission and serves Christ Jesus in their career, in human relationships, and in the world of ideas.

 Bettye Quinn Education Award – To a Belhaven School of Education graduate who reflects Ms. Quinn’s dedication, commitment, and loyalty to teaching and service to their community.

 Business Success Award – To a graduate of the Belhaven School of Business who integrates Christian values and ethics in the marketplace. A servant leader committed to excellence and dedication to serving others.

 Ministry Influence Award – To a graduate who has been influential in their pastoral or service-ministry, building the Kingdom through their work.

 Scholarship Excellence Award – To a graduate who has excelled in scholarship, in or outside the academy, and encourages learning and study from a biblical worldview.

 STEM Distinction Award – To a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics graduate that has achieved significant success in their professional role, and encourages a Christian worldview while discovering innovations and best practices in their field.

 Entrepreneurial Award – To a servant leader entrepreneur who has proven success in business – profit or non-profit – and demonstrates a commitment to ethical leadership in the marketplace.

 Arts Excellence Award – To a graduate who has achieved excellence in the Arts professionally, and honors the Lord through their creativity.

 World Service Award – To an alumnus of distinct Christian character who impacts the broken world through their service to Christ and others by serving the oppressed, by advocating equality and justice, or by offering faith-based humanitarian relief.

 Church Service Award – To honor an alum who has effectively worked to strengthen the work of the Church in sharing the Gospel message.

 Community Service Award – To an alumnus whose mature understanding of the Christian faith, has been instrumental in their commitment to build their local community.