Nominees must be graduates of the University of Regina in a recognized degree, diploma or certificate program. An individual may be awarded an ACAA in more than one category, but may be honoured in only one category each year.
Group nominations will be considered for the awards. Unless otherwise indicated, members of the group must be University of Regina alumni, and be represented equally within the nomination information regarding individual roles and the relevance to the service being provided.
The following alumni are not eligible to receive an ACAA:
- Alumni who have received an honorary degree from the University of Regina.
- Current or sitting politicians, at any level, are not eligible for nomination. These individuals are eligible for nomination after a one-year waiting period from the date they step down from their position.
- Members of the Alumni Crowning Achievement Awards Selection panel.
- Members of the URAA (University of Regina Alumni Association) Board of Directors.
- Members of the University of Regina Board of Governors.
Awards are not given posthumously.