Alumni Award Nomination Form

Every year, Illinois Wesleyan University recognizes the outstanding achievements of our alumni with the Alumni Awards. The winners are celebrated during Homecoming Weekend. The Alumni Association and the Office of Alumni Engagement are now accepting nominations for our annual awards from all members of the Titan community. A committee of Alumni Association Board of Director members reviews all nominations and selects those candidates who are most deserving of recognition and whose achievements most closely fit the criteria for the award for which they have been nominated.

Nominations will be accepted until 11:59 PM on February 27, 2026. Follow the instructions below to complete and submit the nomination form.

Please check the list of previous award winners to ensure your nominee has not won an award in the category you are submitting a nomination for.
Provide thoughtful and detailed support for your nominee.
Be concise and specific when listing accomplishments of the nominee.
If submitting more than one nomination, each nomination must be submitted on a separate form.
Alumni nominated in previous years who did not win may be nominated again.
Only winners will be notified by Illinois Wesleyan.
Winners must be present at Homecoming Weekend to accept their award and give an acceptance speech.
The nomination form must be submitted by February 27, 2026 to be considered for the 2026 Alumni Awards. Any submissions after that date will be considered for the 2027 Alumni Awards.

Criteria

The Distinguished Alumni Award
This award is presented to an alumnus/na who has made a distinguished contribution to society, has achieved professional distinction, or has demonstrated civic leadership.

The Robert M. Montgomery Outstanding Young Alumni Award
Named for Robert Montgomery '68, alumnus and former IWU Alumni Director. This award recognizes young alumni for outstanding professional achievement, civic leadership, or both. Nominees for this award should have graduated within the last 15 years.

The Loyalty Award
This award recognizes alumni who have benefited Illinois Wesleyan either through service to the University, strong financial support, or both.

Nominee Information (about the person you are nominating):
*Field required

Select one award for nomination*:

The Distinguished Alumni Award

The Robert M. Montgomery Outstanding Young Alumni Award

The Loyalty Award

Nominee First Name*

Nominee Last Name*

Nominee Other Name (Maiden, Birth, etc.)

Nominee Class Year

Nominee Mobile Number
(or best number to reach the nominee)

Nominee Email Address

Nominee Business/Organization/Affiliation

Nominee Job Title

Biography

Provide a brief bio of the nominee, including educational background and career achievements. (400 words maximum)

Journey

Briefly describe the personal journey of the nominee, including any obstacles they may have overcome. (400 words maximum)

Leadership

Describe the nominee’s leadership qualities. (400 words maximum)

Loyalty to IWU

Please describe how the nominee has demonstrated loyalty to Illinois Wesleyan University. Specifically, how has the nominee embodied IWU’s mission of fostering creativity, critical thinking, effective communication, strength of character and a spirit of inquiry, with a commitment to diversity, social justice and/or environmental sustainability? In what ways has the nominee been engaged with IWU since graduation? (250 words maximum)

Awards

List any certificates, awards, or other recognition given to the nominee in the last five years that would support endorsement as an Alumni Award winner. (250 words maximum)

Additional Information

Please provide any additional comments relevant to the nominee’s accomplishments to support this nomination (little-known facts, unique hobbies, special interests, etc.). (250 words maximum)

If you have any questions regarding the nomination process please email iwualum@iwu.edu.

Nominator Information (about you):
*Field required

Today's Date

Email Address*

First Name*

Last Name*

Mobile Number*

Affiliation with IWU*

Mailing Address*

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code