{"id":168838,"date":"2026-08-27T10:05:10","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T14:05:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.nmc.edu\/?p=168838"},"modified":"2026-08-27T10:05:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T14:05:26","slug":"outstanding-alumni-award-nominations-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.nmc.edu\/?p=168838","title":{"rendered":"Outstanding Alumni award nominations open"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>TRAVERSE CITY &#8212; Northwestern Michigan College is accepting nominations for the 2027 Outstanding Alumni awards through October 30.<\/p>\n<p>Since 1988, Northwestern Michigan College&#8217;s Outstanding Alumni Award has recognized graduates and past students for their significant professional achievements, leadership locally and beyond, and commitment to NMC values. To celebrate the full scope of our community&#8217;s impact, nominations are welcome for alumni from every era of NMC&#8217;s history and across all programs, certificates and fields of study. Nominees and self-nominees should meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Completed at least one academic course, degree or certificate at NMC<\/li>\n<li>Achieved notable professional success in their field or career<\/li>\n<li>Championed lifelong learning and used their NMC experience to benefit society or the college<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated integrity, respect and professionalism, living out the mission and values of NMC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>More information, a list of past honorees and the nomination form are available at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nmc.edu\/about\/foundation\/alumni\/index.html\">nmc.edu\/alumni<\/a>. For more information about NMC&#8217;s Alumni program, visit<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nmc.edu\/about\/foundation\/alumni\/index.html\">nmc.edu\/alumni<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Release date: August 27, 2026<\/h3>\n<h2>For more information:<\/h2>\n<p>Zach Whitaker<br \/>Manager of Alumni Relations<br \/>(231) 995-2826<br \/><a href=\"mailto:zwhitaker@nmc.edu\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">zwhitaker@nmc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#160;<\/p>\n<h3>Non-Discrimination Policy Notice<\/h3>\n<address>Northwestern Michigan College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nmc.edu\/about\/policies\/non-discrimination\/index.html\">nmc.edu\/non-discrimination<\/a><\/address>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TRAVERSE CITY &#8212; Northwestern Michigan College is accepting nominations for the 2027 Outstanding Alumni awards through October 30. 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