The UHS Distinguished Alumnus & Retired Teacher Award Committee is a sub-committee of the Urbandale Alumni Association and made up of seven volunteer Urbandale High School alumni. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit member of the Urbandale Schools and Alumni Foundation. This committee chooses annual "Alumnus of the Year" and "Retired Teacher of the Year" award winners from nominations submitted by the public. 

The Urbandale Alumni Association mission is to connect alumni, supporters and community by promoting a sense of pride and engaged participation through programs, education and student scholarships.

Distinguished Alumnus and Retired Teacher of the Year awards will be presented Sunday, June 29, 2025, at the Olmsted-Urban House. These awards will coincide with dedication of the bricks surrounding the historic flagpole at the home, and the Urbandale Historical Society's annual Ice Cream Social.

Nominate a UHS Retired Teacher!

Nominate a retired Urbandale teacher that made a difference in your life. Sometimes it's a big thing and sometimes it's the small things that make a teacher special to you. Share your memories and nominate that special teacher by clicking the button below.

Nominate an Urbandale Alum for Alumnus of the Year

Recognition as a Distinguished Alumnus shall be limited to individuals, living or deceased, who have attended or graduated from Urbandale High School no fewer than 10 years previous to the nomination, and have made significant accomplishments in one or both of the following areas, while maintaining high standards in personal integrity and character:

1. Outstanding leadership in their field.
2. Service to the community through local, state, national or international organizations.

Congratulations to Our 2024 Winners!

Check Out Our Past Award Winners!