Northern Michigan University Distinguished Alumni, Faculty, and Citizenship Awards records

Since 1964, the Northern Michigan University Alumni Association presents its accomplished alumni with a number of different awards honoring their accomplishments following their departure form NMU. These awards recognize graduates who have achieved records of outstanding accomplishments of national note within their professions and community. The awards that are included in this collection are the Distinguished Alumni Award, Outstanding Young Alumni Award and Alumni Service Award.

The Distinguished Alumni Award is presented to those who are outstanding in his/her profession and has made significant contributions to society and/or profession. Other factors include demonstrated leadership and/or honors received that clearly sets them apart from their peers; a person who is distinguished by his/her achievements. The Outstanding Young Alumni Award honors those Alumni that are under 36 years of age who has shown endeavors in professional, civic, business, political or similar activities, that set the candidate clearly apart from his/her peers and has shown service and/or honor to NMU through their endeavors. The Alumni Service Award honors those Alumni whose volunteerism, contributions and/or recruitment efforts on behalf of NMU are above the norm, evidence by loyal and outstanding service in areas, such as the NMU Alumni Association; the NMU Development Fund; service to school, departmental, or other NMU committees; establishment of a scholarship; serving as an alumni ambassador; and/or serving as a mentor.

The Distinguished Faculty Award is presented to faculty in recognition of excellence in teaching, researching, or scholarly work.