DU All-American

All-American University Chapters

The Ducks Unlimited Collegiate All-American recognition program mirrors that of DU's local adult chapters and will be based on the calendar year fundraising results. With this new system, chapters now have a definitive baseline for which to qualify for the All-American program.

In 2022-2023, university chapters raised $2.9 million dollars for the ducks. To qualify for the All-American program, university chapters had to raise $25,000 or more through the following revenue streams:

Through the All-American Program, chapters may qualify for the specific recognition levels below:

The 2022 All-American qualifying chapters are:

GOLD

Aggieland Chapter; College Station, TX
Ole Miss Rebel Chapter; Oxford, MS
Pirate Chapter; Greenville, NC
State College Chapter; Raleigh, NC – National Champion
Tiger Chapter; Baton Rouge, LA
University of Nebraska-Lincoln; NE 
University of Virginia; Charlottesville, VA
University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, WI

SILVER

Auburn University; Auburn, AL
Chico State DU; Chico, CA
Colorado State University; Fort Collins, CO
Tech DU Chapter; Lubbock, TX
TAMUK – Kingsville, TX
Tift Collegiate Chapter; Tifton, GA
University of Minnesota; Minneapolis and Saint Paul, MN

BRONZE

Appalachian State; Boone, NC
Citadel College; Charleston, SC
Coastal Carolina University; Conway, SC
Dahlonega Collegiate, Dahlonega GA
Ferris State University; Big Rapids, MI
Georgia Southern University; GA
Gustavus Adolphus; St. Peter, MN
Kansas State University; Manhattan, KS
McNeese State; Lake Charles, LA
Montana State University; Bozeman, MT
Minnesota State University; Mankato, MN
MSU Bulldog Chapter; Starkville, MS
Oklahoma State University; Stillwater, OK
SUNY Cobleskill; Cobleskill, NY
SUNY ESF; Syracuse, NY
Texas State University; San Marcos, TX
University of Alabama; Tuskaloosa, AL
University of Arkansas; Fayetteville, AR
University of Georgia; Athens, GA
University of Louisiana Lafayette; LA
University of Nevada Reno; NV
University of North Carolina Wilmington, NC
Vandal Chapter; Moscow, ID
Virginia Military Institute; Lexington, VA

"Ducks Unlimited's university program continues to be a vital part of our organization's mission. It is a valued revenue generator for our conservation efforts, as well as an important source of organizational awareness and leadership," said David Schuessler, DU's Chief Event Fundraising Officer, "I congratulate not only the All-American chapter volunteers, but all college students who have chosen to support DU through university chapters, and I encourage those who have not attended an event to come share in the excitement and fun!"

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DU University All-American Chapters

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Overview

The Ducks Unlimited University All-American recognition program mirrors DU’s local adult chapter recognition program and is based on annual fundraising results. University chapters now have a clear baseline for qualifying, ensuring their contributions to conservation efforts are recognized. In 2023, university chapters collectively raised an impressive $3.4 million for Ducks Unlimited. 

To qualify for the All-American program, chapters must raise $25,000 or more through these revenue streams: 

  • Event Income from all chapter events (minimum $5,000 in event income to qualify) 
  • Silent Bid Auction Income 
  • Donor-Directed Major Gifts

Recognition Levels

Chapters that meet the fundraising requirements are awarded All-American status at the following levels: 

  • Gold All-American: $75,000+ 
  • Silver All-American: $50,000–$74,999 
  • Bronze All-American: $25,000–$49,999

2023 All-American Qualifying Chapters

  • Gold All-American Chapters

  • National Champion - State College Chapter, Raleigh, NC 
  • University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE 
  • Pirate Chapter, Greenville, NC 
  • University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI 
  • Ole Miss Chapter, Oxford, MS 
  • University of Louisiana, Lafayette, LA 
  • Tiger Chapter, Baton Rouge, LA 
  • University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL 
  • University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, WI 
  • Aggieland, College Station, TX 
  • Auburn University, Auburn, AL 
  • University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 
  • California State University, Chico, CA 

  • Silver All-American Chapters

  • Tech DU, Lubbock, TX 
  • Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 
  • Bemidji State University, Bemidji, MN 
  • University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 
  • TAMAK, Kingsville, TX 

  • Bronze All-American Chapters

  • Tift Collegiate, Tifton, GA 
  • Bulldog Chapter, Starkville, MS 
  • Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 
  • University of Wisconsin, Whitewater, WI 
  • University of Georgia, Athens, GA 
  • Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC 
  • Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN 
  • Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI 
  • Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, LA 
  • McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA 
  • Appalachian State University, Boone, NC 
  • Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 
  • University of Nevada, Reno, NV 
  • University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 
  • State University of New York ESF, Syracuse, NY 
  • Dahlonega Collegiate, Dahlonega, GA 
  • Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, VA 
  • University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, TN 
  • Vandal Chapter, Moscow, ID 
  • University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN 
  • Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 
  • Coastal Carolina University, Conway, SC