Honorary Alumni Award

The Honorary Alumni Award is the highest honor awarded to non-alumni who have demonstrated their ongoing loyalty to and support of Central Michigan University.

Award eligibility criteria

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

Must engage in actions that profoundly support the university and its members.
Must proudly promote the university within local, state, national or international communities.
Must demonstrate exemplary integrity and character that align with the mission and goals of the university.

See all previous Honorary Alumni Award honorees

Submit a nomination

Complete the form to submit a nomination for the Honorary Alumni Award.

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

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Nominee character and connection to CMU

Service and Support to Central Michigan University: How has the nominee’s deeds and actions profoundly impacted Central Michigan University; its faculty, students, and/or alumni? Does the nominee have a history of supporting the University financially?

Promotion of Central Michigan University: How has this nominee displayed an enthusiasm to share experiences to help publicize and promote Central Michigan University on a local, state or national scale?

Character: How has the nominee shown high moral character that is in alignment with the mission and goals of Central Michigan University?

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Nominator information

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