The BYU Student Alumni Association (SAA) was organized in 1983 to coordinate various activities on BYU's campus that would strengthen its parent group, the BYU Alumni Association, in future years. The SAA has changed shape many times over its nearly twenty-five year history, but has never lost its central purpose to help produce responsible alumni. Over the years, the association has become known for its professionally-centered programming and focus on connecting students and successful alumni. The SAA has won more than 25 national and regional awards and has contributed to raising more than $200,000 for the university.