Honorary Alumni Award

The Honorary Alumni Award is the highest honor awarded to non-alumni who have demonstrated their ongoing loyalty to and support of Central Michigan University.

Award eligibility criteria

To receive the Honorary Alumni Award, nominees must meet the following criteria:

  • Must engage in actions that profoundly support the university and its members. 
  • Must proudly promote the university within local, state, national or international communities.
  • Must demonstrate exemplary integrity and character that align with the mission and goals of the university.

Current CMU employees and current Alumni Association Board of Directors members are not eligible to receive this award.

See all previous Honorary Alumni Award honoree

Submit a nomination

Nominations are closed for the 2026 program. 2027 nominations will open in January.