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Alumni Award Nominations
The Albion College Alumni Association Awards are a decades-old tradition at Albion College during which we recognize alumni who embody
Albion College values
and who inspire pride in the Briton community. Nominations are open year-round. The current nomination deadline for the 2026 awards is Nov. 15, 2025. Submissions after the deadline will be considered for the following year.
If you would like to add any attachments such as a resume/CV, articles about the nominee, or letters of support, please email those to
alumniengagement@albion.edu
by the nomination deadline and include the name and class year of your nominee in the email.
With questions, please contact alumniengagement@albion.edu.
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Nominator Information
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Nominee Information
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Nominee's Class Year
Nominee's Email Address
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Please provide a cover letter for you nomination, including brief bio information on the nominee and your reason for nominating them.
If you prefer, you can upload a PDF formatted letter:
Please upload as a PDF
To the best of your knowledge, please include details about your nominee's involvements while at Albion.
To the best of your knowledge, please include details about your nominee's involvements with Albion as an alum, and/or information about the impact of Albion on your nominee's life.
In what ways would this nominee provide inspiration to the Albion College community by being recognized with this award?
In what ways does this nominee embody the mission, vision, and values of Albion College?
Nomination Type
Distinguished Alumni Award
A tradition since the 1960s, Albion College proudly presents the Distinguished Alumni Award each year to celebrate alumni whose lives exemplify extraordinary achievement, leadership, and service. These remarkable individuals have not only excelled in their careers but have made lasting contributions to their communities, Albion College, and the world at large. Recipients of this prestigious award stand out as leaders of integrity, vision, and impact. They embody Albion's values in the professional and personal lives, inspiring pride among the Albion College community and motivating the next generation of Britons to dream big. Selected by the Alumni Association Board of Directors, recipients truly represent the best of Albion.
Young Alumni Award
The Young Alumni Award shines a spotlight on alumni who, within just 15 years of graduation, are already making waves - through professional success, service to the College, or contributions to their communities. These trailblazers embody the spirit of Albion: Principled leaders with passion, purpose, and a drive to serve. Their accomplishments energize our alumni community and ignite pride and inspiration in today's students, proving that big dreams can be realized quickly. Recipients are proudly selected each year by the Alumni Association Board of Directors.
James L. Curtis Alumni Leadership Award
The James L. Curtis '44 Alumni Leadership Award honors Black alumni whose leadership, dedication, and service have made a lasting impact on Albion College and its students. These distinguished individuals are champions of the Albion community - sharing their time, talent, and passion to uplift others and serve as powerful examples of excellence. Through their accomplishments, they inspire current and future students to lead with purpose and pride. The Black Alumni Chapter leadership team proudly selects the recipients of this prestigious award.
For which award are submitting a nomination?
For which award are submitting a nomination?
Distinguished Alumni Award
Young Alumni Award
James L. Curtis Alumni Leadership Award
Distinguished Alumni Award
Which of the following best describes the accomplishments of your nominee?
Which of the following best describes the accomplishments of your nominee?
Community Service and Engagement
Academic Achievement
Professional Accomplishment
Young Alumni Award
Which of the following best describes the accomplishments of your nominee?
Which of the following best describes the accomplishments of your nominee?
Community Service and Engagement
Academic Achievement
Professional Accomplishment
James L. Curtis '44 Alumni Leadership Award
In what ways has this nominee contributed toward supporting, inspiring, or connecting with current students at Albion College?
Community Service and Engagement
Please provide more detailed information about the nominee, including relevant details such as:
-Summarize contribution and impact of work (e.g. religious organizations, political work)
-Community recognition (press, awards, advancement in paid or volunteer roles with community organizations)
-Local office (past or current appointed, elected)
-Public speaking engagements
Academic Achievement
Please provide more detailed information about the nominee, including relevant details such as:
-Summarize contribution and impact of work
-Advanced degrees summary (degrees earned and schools attended)
-Academic awards summary
-Academic organization membership
-Publications (papers, citations, books, scholarly articles)
-Keynote, other speaking engagements, teachings/lecturing summary
Professional Accomplishment
Please provide more detailed information about the nominee, including relevant details such as:
-Summarize contribution and impact of work
-Professional and/or board memberships demonstrating leadership and expertise in field
-Career advancement and professional roles
-Awards/mentorship/publications summary
-Community service and philanthropy
-Public speaking
Submit