LER and the University of Illinois Alumni Association recognize alumni for their contributions to the school and to the university.
Honorees
The alumni board has recognized the following individuals for their contributions to the school.
| Year | Award | Honoree |
| 1999 | Special Recognition Award | Margaret Chaplan |
| 1995 | Distinguished Service Award | Harry Triandis |
| 1991 | Special Recognition Award | Melvin Rothbaum |
| 1990 | Special Recognition Award | Walter Franke |
| 1989 | Special Recognition Award | Alice Vernon |
| 1988 | Special Recognition Award | Martin Wagner |
| 1987 | Distinguished Service Award | Robben Fleming |
| 1987 | Special Recognition Award | Martin H. Schneid |
| 1987 | Special Recognition Award | Frank Schmieder |
| 1986 | Special Recognition Award | Milton Derber |
| 1986 | Special Recognition Award | Adolph Sturmthal |
| 1985 | Outstanding Dedication Award | Ernest Hoffman |
| 1985 | Special Recognition Award | Robert G. Gibson |
| 1985 | Special Recognition Award | Phillips Garman |
| 1984 | Exceptional Service Award | William H. McPherson |
| 1984 | Special Recognition Award | W. Ellison Chalmers |
The University of Illinois Alumni Association (UIAA) recognizes alumni annually for exceptional service to a constituent group, in particular, and UIAA in general.
| Year | Award | Honoree |
| 2006 | Constituent Leadership Honoree | Larry Pearlman, AM 1989 |
