Nomination
Alumni Awards
Albion College’s alumni awards honor individuals whose leadership, service, and accomplishments reflect the highest ideals of the College. Each nomination plays an important role in recognizing those whose impact has helped shape Albion’s community and advance its mission.
Eligibility: Individuals may be nominated posthumously for up to five years following their passing. Individuals are not eligible at the time of nomination if they are current members of the Alumni Association Board of Directors, members of the College’s Board of Trustees (excluding honorary Trustees), or current Albion College faculty or staff. Eligibility is restored once an individual is no longer serving in one of these roles.
Nomination materials: The quality and detail of nomination materials significantly influence the selection process. Strong nominations often include a résumé or curriculum vitae, articles or publications featuring the nominee, and letters of support from fellow alumni, faculty, and/or professional colleagues.
Timeline: Nominations are accepted year-round. Submissions received after the listed deadlines will be considered for the following year.
- Distinguished Alumni Award, Young Alumni Award, and James L. Curtis Alumni Leadership Award: Open to nominations from all individuals. Deadline: Oct. 15.
- Purple & Gold Service Award: Nominations accepted from current Albion College faculty and staff. Deadline: Jan. 15.
- Athletic Hall of Fame: Open to nominations from all individuals. Deadline: Feb. 15.
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 their 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.
Purple & Gold Service Award
The Purple & Gold Service Award recognizes alumni and supporters whose sustained and meaningful contributions have strengthened the Albion College community over time. These individuals exemplify a deep commitment to service and engagement—whether through mentoring, advocacy, board or committee involvement, or active participation in College life—and have helped advance Albion’s mission in lasting ways.
Selected through a staff review process and confirmed by the Office of Institutional Advancement and the Office of the President, recipients of this award embody the spirit of dedication that makes the Albion community stronger and more connected.
Athletic Hall of Fame
The purpose of the Albion College Athletic Hall of Fame is to recognize those individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the achievements and prestige of Albion College in the field of athletics. Men and women are honored either by virtue of their performance on athletic teams representing the College, or by meritorious efforts in years after graduation. An athlete must have earned two letters in one sport or one letter in three or more sports.
Women who graduated before 1975 must have participated in the Women’s Athletic Association (WAA). An athlete must have been an alumnus/alumna for at least 10 years to be eligible for selection.Athletic administrators or others who are not alumni must have served the College at least 10 years to be eligible. An athletic administrator can be selected immediately after leaving the institution or immediately after retirement. A team is eligible if it has won an MIAA Championship and 10 years have elapsed since competition.