Do you know someone who has had a successful career, made a difference in the community or left a lasting impact? If so, we want to know!

Recognize the outstanding work of a Bear you know by nominating her or him for a Missouri State University Alumni Association award by Dec. 1, 2017.

Alumni Association Awards

Each year the Alumni Association presents awards to individuals who have exceptional personal or professional achievements. Awards include:

• Lifetime Achievement Award: honors alumni of Missouri State University whose life and accomplishments have earned the respect of their industry, profession or community.
• Outstanding Alumni Award: recognizes recipients for extraordinary achievement in their personal and professional endeavors.
• Outstanding Young Alumni Award: recognizes graduates 35 years of age or younger who have demonstrated extraordinary achievement in their personal and professional endeavors.
• Alumni Award for Excellence in Public Affairs: recognizes graduates who have exceptional achievements in their professional endeavors, while demonstrating outstanding commitment to the ideals of public service.
• Bears of Excellence Award: recognizes up to six alumni each year who are making a difference in big and small ways, through their commitment to community and the pursuit of excellence.
• Volunteer of the Year Award: celebrates individuals or groups who have demonstrated exceptional dedication, leadership or service to the Missouri State community.
• Award of Appreciation: honors retired faculty and staff members for achievements in their professional or academic fields and loyalty to the University.

View a list of past award recipients.

Nominations

Nominations are being accepted until Dec. 1, 2017 for recipients who will be recognized at the awards banquet on June 23, 2018.

Nominations may be submitted online or through mail. Learn more about the submission process, or submit a nomination.