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. View full nomination details

Nominator Information

First Name

Preferred Name

Last Name

Maiden Name

Former Last Name (Non-Maiden Name)

Birthdate

Affiliation to the College

Preferred Class Year

Email Address

Phone Number

May we text this number?

Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Nominee Information

Nominee's First Name

Nominee's Last Name

Nominee's Maiden Name (if applicable)

Nominee's Class Year

Nominee's Email Address

Nominee's Phone Number

Nominee's Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

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?

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?

Community Service and Engagement

Academic Achievement

Professional Accomplishment

Young Alumni Award

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