Alumni Service Recognition Award

The Alumni Service Recognition Award is given to alumni with demonstrated commitment to addressing social, economic and environmental needs at the local, state, national or international level.

Award eligibility criteria

To receive the Alumni Service Recognition Award, nominees must meet the following criteria:

Must be a CMU alumna/alumnus.
Must demonstrate exceptional integrity and character through sustained service to local, state, national or international communities.
Must have demonstrated commitment to helping better the lives of others.
Must serve the university through volunteer leadership roles, mentorship of future, current or former CMU Chippewas, or engagement with academic programs and student organizations.

See all previous Alumni Service Recognition Award honorees.

Submit a nomination

Complete the form to submit a nomination for the Alumni Service Recognition Award.

Nominations for the 2026 Alumni Awards close on February 28, 2026.

Nominee information

First name *

Last name *

Maiden name

CMU graduation year(s) *

Address *

Address 2

City *

State *

ZIP/Postal code *

Phone *

Email *

Nominee current position and employer

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Employer

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Employer website

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Nominee educational background

Institution 1

Degree 1

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Institution 2

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Institution 3

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Nominee occupational history

Employer 1

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Employer 2

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Character and connection to CMU

Character and Integrity: How has this nominee demonstrated exceptional character and integrity through sustained service to international, national, state, or local communities? Please list memberships or leadership positions in local or national civic or community groups in which the nominee regularly participates.

Service to Society: How has the nominee demonstrated a commitment to service through an interest in bettering the lives of others? List any activities or accomplishments the nominee may have had in any service roles.

Service and Support to Central Michigan University: How has the nominee enhanced the University through volunteer leadership roles, reputation, assistance to students, prospective students and/or alumni, or engaged with academic programs, or advised and volunteered with student organizations?

Please include any additional information to this nomination that you would like the selection committee to take into consideration.

Nominator information

Nominator first name *

Nominator last name *

Nominator maiden name

Relationship to nominee *

Nominator phone *

Nominator address *

Nominator email *

Nominator address 2

Nominator city *

Nominator state *

Nominator ZIP/Postal code *

Attach any related documents to nomination

Current CMU employees and current Alumni Association Board of Directors members are not eligible to receive this award.