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What is the Distinguished Alumni Award?

The New Mexico State University Distinguished Alumni Award is sponsored by the Alumni Association. This award recognizes individuals who have distinguished themselves and thus brought honor and distinction to their Alma Mater.

Seven awards, one for each undergraduate college and one for an international alumnus, will be presented to living alumni. In addition, one or more posthumous awards may be made each year at the discretion of the Selection Committee.

Nominees must have attended New Mexico State University. The nominees will be judged according to their contributions to society, and/or their profession, after attending New Mexico State University. While not mandatory, contributions to the advancement of New Mexico State University and service to the New Mexico State University Alumni Association will be considered.

Persons employed by New Mexico State University or currently serving as a member of the New Mexico State University Board of Regents, or persons active in positions relating to University operations, such as state legislators or government officials, are not eligible.

This award will be presented during Homecoming's annual Distinguished Alumni Dinner on Friday, October 28, 2011.

Nominations

Each nomination must have the following format:

            i.  Name of the nominee

           ii.  Date and place of birth

          iii.  Family status

           iv.  Current Occupation

            v.  Education and personal background

           vi.  Career history (including military)

          vii.  Special awards and honors received

                       a.  Occupational

                       b.  Service (community, state, etc.)

           viii.  Societies and Professional Organizations

             ix.  Publications

              x.  General Comments (list why you think this person should be considered 

                    distinguished)   

  • Alumni Nomination Form PDF

    This form is a PDF and can be downloaded.  Please send this form directly to International Programs at MSC 3567 or scan and email directly to clgarret@nmsu.edu.