Alumni Awards

Each year CMU recognizes alumni and friends who have made significant contributions of their time, talent, or financial resources to help advance and bring positive recognition to Central Michigan University. These individuals are honored each year at the annual alumni awards banquet.

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Awards and nomination forms

Learn about the awards and find the online nomination forms linked below.

Nominations for the 2025 Alumni Awards will be accepted until Friday, March 28, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. EST. Nominations received after this date will be considered for the 2026 Alumni Awards program.

Dick Enberg CMU Alumni Commitment Award

This award is named after legendary sports broadcaster and alumni Dick Enberg, Class of 1957. Throughout his career, Enberg always remembered his start at Central Michigan University.

Nomination form

Alumni Service Recognition Award

This award is bestowed upon alumni who show compassion for addressing critical social, economic and environmental needs throughout our society on either a local, state, national or international level.

Nomination form

Corporate or Foundation Partner Award

This award is presented to corporations or foundations that demonstrate generosity to CMU.

Nomination form

Distinguished Alumni Award

This award is the highest honor bestowed upon notable alumni who bring credit to CMU through personal accomplishment, professional achievement, notoriety or community service activities.

Nomination form

Honorary Alumni Award

This award is the highest honor bestowed upon loyal friends of CMU who are not alumni.

Nomination form

Future Alumni Leader Award

This award recognizes outstanding CMU junior or senior students who have demonstrated commitment to forging ongoing connections for students and alumni through academic achievement and co-curricular involvement.

Nomination form