Nominations for the 2013-2014 Distinguished Alumni Awards has now closed.  Awardees will be honored at the Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner on October 11, 2013.  Tickets for this event are available for purchase here.

ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR AWARD

The Alumnus of the Year Award honors alumni whose contributions and achievements in the community embody CWU’s mission of fostering citizenship, responsible stewards of the earth, and enlightened and productive lives. Through mentorship, their commitment supports the university’s vision of educating leaders through intellectual inquiry and excellence achieved through a diversity of ideas and people. The alumnus selected will be recognized for contributions to the community at-large, as well as unwavering dedication and commitment to the advancement of Central Washington University.
 

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD

The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes CWU graduates who have distinguished themselves in their fields; have earned a high degree of respect among their colleagues and in the general community; and whose impact has been felt on a regional, national and/or international level. 

• Undergraduate degree or higher from CWU
• Oustanding achievement in his or her professional field

RECENT GRADUATE AWARD

A recent graduate who has been out of CWU ten years or less,  has earned distinction in her/his field, and demonstrates outstanding future potential will be honored with the Recent Graduate Award. 

• Undergraduate degree or higher from CWU
• CWU graduate of less than 10 years
• outstanding achievement in his or her professional field