Alumni Award Nomination Form

Madonna University graduates apply their knowledge and skills in meaningful service around the world and improve the lives of others, while excelling in their own professions. The Alumni Awards Program recognizes extraordinary alumni who exemplify the spirit of Madonna University, have gone on to positively impact their community through outstanding professional, philanthropic, or volunteer accomplishments, and continue to live out the values of Madonna University and the Felician Sisters.

Professional Excellence Award - A graduate professionally established 10+ years, making outstanding contributions to their profession and community and bringing honor to the University
Emerging Leader Award - A graduate within the last 10 years making significant contributions to their career or field of study and demonstrating exceptional promise and early professional accomplishments
Outstanding Service Award - A graduate whose outstanding contributions to the community through volunteer work, philanthropy or civic engagement embody the Felician value of joyful service

For which award are you submitting an application?

Professional Excellence Award

Emerging Leader Award

Outstanding Service Award

Are you nominating yourself or another person for this award? (Required)

Another person (fill out both Nominee and Nominator information)

Self (fill out all fields below)

In addition to answering the questions below, please remember to upload supporting materials about the nominee such as a resume/curriculum vitae, articles, other professional recognition, awards, and letters of support from alumni, faculty or colleagues.

Nominator Information

Legal First Name

Preferred First Name

Last Name

Alternate Last Name (e.g., Maiden Name)

Email Address

Mobile number

Graduation Year(s) - if applicable

If you are not a Madonna graduate, what is your affiliation to the University?

Nominee Information

Prefix

Legal First Name

Preferred First Name

Last Name

Alternate Last Name (e.g., Maiden Name)

Email Address

Preferred phone number

Is the above phone number a home or mobile phone?

Home Phone

Mobile Phone

Graduation Year(s)

Birthdate if known

Please describe your relationship with the nominee and share your reason(s) for making this nomination.

Please share information about the nominee's personal or professional successes. Be sure to include specific examples of their achievements and other awards or recognition.

If applicable, please describe how the nominee has impacted the local, national or global community through their volunteer work, philanthropy or civic engagement and embodied the Felician value of joyful service. Please include specific examples.

Recipients are selected by the Madonna University Alumni Board and the Office of Advancement. Please submit nominations by February 2, 2026. Nominations received after that date will be considered for the following year's awards. Awards will be presented at the annual Deo Gratias Mass and Brunch in April.

Please send any supporting documentation such as resume/CV, media articles, and letters of support to kkoehler@madonna.edu and make sure to include "Alumni Awards Supporting Docs" and the nominee's name in the Subject line.

Contact the Alumni Office at alumni@madonna.edu with any questions.