2026 Alumni Awards Nomination Process

Thank you for considering a nomination for the 2026 Alumni Awards. Your participation is vital in recognizing exceptional alumni in our six award categories. To nominate a candidate, you will need to provide a compelling 350-word case for support. Here is an overview of the timeline and the nomination process:

To nominate a candidate for the 2026 Alumni Awards, please provide the following essential information about your nominee:

Nominee's Basic Information: 

• Full Name:                                                                 
  • Contact Information:
  • School/Major:
  • Graduation Year:
  • Nominee's Achievements and Contributions: A concise statement (less than 350 words) highlighting the nominee's exceptional achievements, contributions, and relevant criteria for consideration, such as impact, leadership, innovation, and service.

    
  Nomination Timeline:
  
  Aug. 1, 2026: Alumni Awards open for nominations.

Nov. 15, 2026: Round 1 nomination deadline. The 2025 Alumni Award nominations are open to all CU Boulder alumni, faculty, staff and students.

Early December 2026: Alumni Association staff will contact you to inform you whether your nominee will advance to the next round for consideration. Nominee finalists from Round 1 will be asked to submit additional materials.

Jan. 10, 2027: Final materials for Round 2 nominees due.

Early February 2026: Committee selects 2025 Alumni Award recipients.

Mid-February 2027: Award winners notified.

We appreciate your involvement in the Alumni Awards nomination process. If you have any questions or require further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact our Alumni Association staff.

Thank you for helping us celebrate the outstanding achievements of our alumni!