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 University 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 and student belonging.
Must have demonstrated recognition and gained prominence through professional achievements and community service that reflect positively on the university.

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

See all previous Student Life Dedication and Service Award honorees.

Nomination form

Complete the form to submit a nomination for the Student Life Dedication and Service Award.

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

Nominee information

First name *

Maiden name

Last name *

CMU graduation year(s)

Street address *

Phone *

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ZIP/Postal code *

Nominee current position

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Nominee educational background

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Nominee occupational history

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Character and connection to CMU

How has the individual made contributions through leadership, service, and dedication while on campus? *

How has the individual promoted collaboration, partnerships, enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the communities they serve? *

How has the individual been recognized for professional achievements and community service? *Nominees must have achieved prominence in their chosen field and brought distinction to the University and/or their community through accomplishments. *

Nominator information

Nominator first name *

Nominator last name *

Nominator maiden name

Relationship to nominee *

Nominator phone *

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Nominator address 2

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Review and submit

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

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Click "submit" to complete your nomination.