The College of Education presents the Distinguished Education Alumni Award (DEAA) in recognition of the notable professional achievements of our alumni. The DEAA is the highest award for alumni, and honors their notable career and life achievements that reflect favorably on Purdue University, education, or society in general. Awarded biennially, the DEAA will be presented in Fall 2023. The award is not meant to be restrictive in its criteria, but rather inclusive of all of the various life paths our alumni may take.