Call for Distinguished Alumni nominations

Minnesota State University Moorhead is calling for the nomination of distinguished alumni for recognition at its upcoming alumni awards ceremony. The university seeks alumni who have made significant contributions to their professions and communities and embody the university’s values of grit, humility and heart.

Anyone can submit nominations, including fellow alumni, faculty, staff, and community members. The deadline for nominations is January 15, 2023. Recipients are honored at the Distinguished Alumni Awards ceremony–MSUM’s Night of Distinction, an integral part of Homecoming activities.

The MSUM Foundation Board carefully examines nominations and selects the honorees, relying heavily on the nominating materials received as well as contact with employers and colleagues.  Nominations are accepted for the following:

  • Outstanding Young Alumni – graduates of the last decade with notable career or education pursuits.
  • Distinguished Alumni Award recipients – are typically at the peak of their professional or community service careers.
  • Outstanding Service to the University – recipients who have significantly contributed time and talent to MSUM.

The university encourages all members of the MSUM community to nominate deserving alumni for this prestigious honor. Recognizing distinguished alumni is essential for the university to celebrate its graduates’ achievements and inspire current and future students to strive for excellence.

For more information and to nominate an MSUM alumnus for a Distinguished Alumni Award, please complete the online form: https://www.mnstate.edu/visitors/alumni/awards/nomination/