Harper College

Distinguished Alumni Nomination Information

2024 Distinguished Alumni Award

CRITERIA FOR NOMINATION

  • The candidate attended Harper College and completed a minimum of 12 credit hours.
  • The candidate has achieved success of an exceptional nature within their chosen field or profession.
  • Through leadership, public service, philanthropy, and/or active volunteering, the candidate has made a positive impact in his/her community.
  • The candidate agrees to accept the award at the Distinguished Alumni Awards Event to be held on Thursday, October 17, 2024.
  • The candidate is willing to return to campus at least once within the year (in addition to accepting the award) to be a guest speaker and/or participate in a student engagement activity.*

NOMINATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Nomination form must be completed and submitted by 5:00 p.m. (CST) on Monday, May 13, 2024 and must be accompanied by a current resume or bio.
  • Nominees can self-nominate or be nominated by someone else.
  • If self-nominating, at least two current letters of recommendation must be submitted.
  • Additional supplementary materials may be submitted which support the nomination and highlight the applicant’s accomplishments and contributions (i.e. news articles, brochures, awards/honors, photos, etc.).

2024 Outstanding Recent Alumni Award

CRITERIA FOR NOMINATION

  • The candidate attended Harper College and completed a minimum of 24 credit hours within the last 10 years OR graduated from Harper College within the last 10 years, and
  • The candidate has excelled within the last ten years within their chosen field or profession, and
  • Has proven to be an emerging leader in public service, philanthropy, and/or active volunteering, the candidate has made a positive impact in his/her community, and
  • Is an outstanding alumni role model for current and future Harper College students.
  • The candidate agrees to be present to accept the award at the Distinguished Alumni Awards Reception to be held on the Harper campus on Thursday, October 17, 2024.

NOMINATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Nomination form must be completed and submitted by 5:00 p.m. (CST) on Monday, May 13, 2024 and must be accompanied by a current resume or bio.
  • Nominees can self-nominate or be nominated by someone else.
  • If self-nominating, at least two current letters of recommendation must be submitted.
  • Additional supplementary materials may be submitted which support the nomination and highlight the applicant’s accomplishments and contributions (i.e. news articles, brochures, awards/honors, photos, etc.).
Last Updated: 11/8/24