Alumni Awards Nominations Open | The Foundation for WWU & Alumni

Nomination Process

Nominations may be submitted by Western Washington University alumni, faculty, staff, students and members of the general public.

Please complete the nomination form below or email your nomination to forwestern@wwu.edu.

You may nominate your alum in any one of the following four categories:

Alumni Achievement Award

The Alumni Achievement Award is given to graduates of Western Washington University who have demonstrated outstanding achievement. Nominees must qualify under one of the following categories: outstanding professional achievement; creative achievement; worthy cumulative performance through the years; or recent acknowledgement by community or professional peers.

Alumni Humanitarian Award

The Alumni Humanitarian Award is given to graduates of Western Washington University who, through outstanding leadership, have significantly improved or enhanced the lives of others.

Alumni Distinguished Service Award

The Alumni Distinguished Service Award is given to graduates of Western Washington University who have demonstrated leadership in service to the university or their community. Meritorious service reflects a contribution of time, talent, or resources that have enhanced excellence within Western or the world.

Outstanding Young Alumni Award

The Outstanding Young Alumni Award is given to graduates of Western Washington University under the age of 40 who have demonstrated outstanding achievement or have significantly improved or enhanced the lives of others through outstanding leadership or service.

Alumni Awards Past Recipients

To see the list of past recipients, visit this page here.

The Engagement Committee of the Board of Directors for the Foundation for WWU & Alumni will determine the recipients and will notify all final award recipients.

If you have any questions, please contact the Foundation Office at 360.650.3027 or forwestern@wwu.edu.

Deadline for Nominations: Friday, January 31, 2025

Date of Event: Friday, May 16, 2025

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Alumni Achievement Award

Alumni Humanitarian Award

Alumni Distinguished Service Award

Outstanding Young Alumni Award

NOMINEE INFORMATION

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NOMINEE'S WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY EDUCATION

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REASONS FOR NOMINATING

Nominee’s impact and influence on his/her business or profession.

Any additional information that would reflect on the nominee’s achievements, character or contributions to the larger community.

Nominee’s passion and continuous dedication and service to promote Western’s character, image, and the importance of higher education.

Nominee’s commitment and support of Western (volunteer support, classroom presentations, mentor students, campus department advisory boards and/or financial support).

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NOMINATOR INFORMATION

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ALUMNI AWARDS NOMINATION 2025

Nomination Process

Alumni Achievement Award

Alumni Humanitarian Award

Alumni Distinguished Service Award

Outstanding Young Alumni Award

Alumni Awards Past Recipients

NOMINEE INFORMATION

NOMINEE'S BUSINESS INFORMATION

NOMINEE'S WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY EDUCATION

REASONS FOR NOMINATING

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