10 Within 10 Nominations

CMU’s 10 Within 10 program recognizes young alumni who bring honor to Central Michigan University through work in their careers or communities.

Criteria

• Must have graduated within the past 10 years and be 35 or younger on May 1 of the awarding year.
• Must be a CMU alumna or alumnus.
• Excelled within the first 10 years post-graduation and have shown potential for continued success.
• Attained increasingly responsible positions within their organization, business or field of work.
• Received recognition for significant professional/personal achievements, discoveries or creative work.
• Served as an outstanding young role model for current and future Central Michigan University students and alumni by exhibiting the values of integrity, respect, compassion, inclusiveness, social responsibility, excellence and innovation.

Nominations for the 2026 10 Within 10 will open January 2026.