While homecoming is still in production, we're already busy behind the scenes making
sure that this year's celebration is the culmination of all the outstanding work our
Lions are doing in the wild.
Please use the links below to nominate alumni, faculty and staff, and friends of UAFS
who are making a difference in their communities and professions.
Nominations are due by November 17, 2025. These awards will be presented at our alumni brunch on Saturday, Feb. 28.
Alumni-Owned Business of the Year
The Alumni-Owned Business of the Year Award at the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith
is a prestigious recognition celebrating entrepreneurial spirit, leadership, and community
impact demonstrated by an outstanding alumnus-owned business.
Recipients of this award exemplify the values of UAFS by fostering innovation, commitment
to service, and integrity within their industry, making them an inspiring role model
for current students, fellow alumni, and the local community.
Submit Nomination
Outstanding Young Alumni Awards
Our Outstanding Young Alumni Awards are awarded to alumni younger than 40 who are
strong leaders within their career fields and have distinguished themselves through
service to the university, community, state, or nation.
Submit Nomination
Spirit of Numa Award
This esteemed service award is bestowed by the Alumni Advisory Council to friends
and other supporters in the community who champion the mission of UAFS through outstanding
volunteer and/or philanthropic service. This award is given as recognition of a generous
commitment to the UAFS community and its students. Just like all students feel a strong
connection to our beloved mascot, Numa, award recipients are honored for their strong
connection to UAFS.
Non-alumni, businesses, and groups are eligible to be nominated for this award.
Submit Nomination
Stacey Jones Outstanding Faculty/Staff Award
This award is presented to a current or former University of Arkansas – Fort Smith
faculty or staff member who consistently and profoundly went above and beyond to set
their students up for success – as students, young professionals, and as people.
Submit Nomination
Distinguished Alumni Award
In 1928 the first graduating class of Fort Smith Junior College coined the phrase
“Through Diligence to Victory.” Inspired by their motto, this award is the highest
alumni honor bestowed by the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith. Recipients are alumni
who exemplify this sentiment – having historically distinguished themselves through
outstanding leadership in their professional lives, or through service to the university,
community, state, or nation.
Submit Nomination
Coming Soon!
We are still working to prepare a fantastic homecoming experience for our student,
alumni and community. Please mark your calendar for February 23-28 and check back
soon.
I don't see any of the Homecoming competition events on the registration. What do
I do?
If you're a current student looking for one of the Registered Student Organization
competitions, please check NUMALink for more info and registration.
In the past, I know that the alumni dinner was a little dressier. What should I wear
to the brunch?
A consistent theme in our homecoming survey responses was that our alumni wanted more
casually toned events. We hear you! All events are casual – including the alumni brunch.
Wear your UAFS gear, or contact the Alumni Office if you don't have an alumni shirt
and would like one. We'll get you hooked up!
I need to add/remove a guest from my registration. How do I do that?
As the event approaches, we cannot guarantee seating for added guests. Please email
us at AlumniFREEuafs with your name, the email you used to register, and the guest who you need to add
or remove.
Questions? Contact Us.
Feel free to contact the UAFS Alumni Office by phone, mail, or email.
