Nomination information
Alumni Medal
The Alumni Medal was established in 1992 to honor those alumni who personify the College’s tradition of excellence. Each year the Alumni Medal is presented to an alumnus/alumna who has attained extraordinary achievement in a field of specialization, and who has brought distinction to the College of Engineering. It is the highest accolade awarded at the College of Engineering.
To qualify for the Alumni Medal, nominees must be alumni of the University of Michigan College of Engineering – Ann Arbor Campus. Each nominee will be evaluated based on their display of the following qualities and contributions, though it is not necessary to possess every attribute listed:
- Technical achievements: notable innovations and accomplishments in the engineering field
- Entrepreneurial abilities: demonstrated success in business ventures and startups
- Leadership: demonstrated ability to guide, inspire and influence others
- Personal growth/reinvention: continuous self-improvement and adaptation to new challenges and opportunities
- Contributions to the common good: positive impact through community involvement and societal contributions
- Integrity: commitment to ethical principles
- Foresight: vision for future needs and advancements
Distinguished Alumni Service Award
The Distinguished Alumni Service Award was established to honor a University of Michigan College of Engineering (Ann Arbor Campus) alumnus/alumna who has generously contributed their time and talent to further College projects and activities. Service may be directed toward the College as a whole or to an individual department. Nominees cannot be current members of the Michigan Engineering Alumni Board; former Board members are eligible for nomination.
Each nominee will be evaluated based on their display of the following qualities and contributions, though it is not necessary to possess every attribute listed:
- Scope of contribution: the breadth and reach of the nominee’s efforts within the College
- Introduction of new services or programs: successful implementation of innovative services or programs
- Value/impact to students, faculty and alumni: positive effects and benefits provided to the College community.
- Effectiveness: demonstrated success and tangible results of the nominee’s contributions
- Sustainability: long-term viability and lasting impact of the nominee’s efforts
- Reproducibility/Scalability: potential for the nominee’s contributions to be replicated or expanded to a larger scale
Outstanding Recent Alumni Award
Established in 2001, the Outstanding Recent Alumni Award is presented annually to an alumnus/alumna who has contributed substantially to his/her field. Nominees must have graduated from the University of Michigan College of Engineering (Ann Arbor Campus) within the last ten years or are no more than 35 years old.
Each nominee will be evaluated based on their display of the following qualities and contributions, though it is not necessary to possess every attribute listed:
- Leadership: demonstrated ability to guide, inspire and influence others
- Technical achievements: Notable innovations and accomplishments in the engineering field.
- Contributions to the common good: positive impact through community involvement and societal contributions
- Contribution/service to the College of Engineering: active support and engagement with the College, including mentoring, volunteering, or other forms of service
- Personal growth/reinvention: continuous self-improvement and adaptation to new challenges and opportunities
- Integrity: commitment to ethical principles
Nomination Instructions
Required: Please submit a one- to two-page nomination letter that summarizes the nominee’s outstanding achievements, qualities, and impact. Specific examples are necessary. A strong nomination letter should address the qualities, expertise, and contributions mentioned above, though it is not necessary to address every attribute listed.
Optional: You may include up to two supporting documents to provide deeper insight into your nominee’s accomplishments. Examples include letters of recommendation, a biography, video links, news articles, a resume/CV, a LinkedIn profile, and other endorsements.
2025 Nomination Links
Click on the appropriate links to nominate for an alumni award. Nominations for the 2025 alumni awards will be open from February 3 – March 31, 2025.
Selection Process
The selection committee requires a one- to two-page nomination letter that highlights the nominee’s suitability for the award. Supporting documentation will also be considered, but is not required for the nomination. Nominations will be reviewed by College leadership, staff, and a select group of Michigan Engineering alumni volunteers. Nominees who are not selected will be automatically considered in future years.