Student Life Dedication and Service Award

The Student Life Dedication and Service Award is given to alumni who served as student leaders or student employees and have continued to positively impact their communities post-graduation. The award is presented by the Division of Student Engagement and Student Affairs.

Award eligibility criteria

To receive the Student Life Dedication and Service Award, nominees must meet the following criteria:

• Must be a CMU alumna/alumnus.
• Must have made impactful contributions to CMU as a student through leadership, service and dedication.
• Must promote collaboration, partnership, diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Must have demonstrated recognition and gained prominence through professional achievements and community service that reflect positively on the university.

Meet past recipients of the Student Life Dedication and Service Award.

Nominations for the 2026 alumni awards will open January 2026.