Alumni Awards Selection Process

Northwest Alumni Association Awards Selection Process

The Northwest Alumni Association solicits nominations for the awards from all members of the University community. A selection committee of elected members from the Alumni Board of Directors reviews the materials submitted for each candidate and selects the top two candidates in each category.

The Northwest Missouri State University Retiree Association submits nominations for the Distinguished Faculty Emeritus Award to the Alumni Board of Directors selection committee for review. 

The Northwest Missouri State University Office of the Provost submits nominations for the Distinguished Faculty Award to the Alumni Board of Directors selection committee for review. 

The top two candidates selected in each category are presented to the Connect/Activities Committee to review and choose the top candidate and recipient for each award. The recipient selections for each category will be brought before the Alumni Association Board of Directors to ratify the selection.

If a current Alumni Board of Director submits a nomination, they are not eligible to serve on the selection committee.

Eligibility

To be eligible for nomination, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• The recipient must be in good standing with the University.
• Nominations will be held internally for three consecutive years. After three years, nominators will be asked if they would like to submit a more current nomination.
• Current alumni board members are NOT eligible during their term. 
• Previous award recipients may be nominated for a different category. Five years must pass before nominating past award recipients for an award in another category.

Submitting Your Nomination

When submitting a nomination, follow these guidelines:

1. A candidate may be nominated for more than one award category. The selection committee reserves the right to grant an award to a nominee for which they have not been nominated but meet the award criteria. 
2. Check the list of past award recipients to be certain the nominee has not already received an award in the nominated category.
3. Complete and submit the official nomination form. Nomination applications MUST be complete to be considered. Submit at least 
4. Only information provided on the nomination form will be reviewed by the selection committee.  
5. All submitted nominations and deliberations are kept confidential.