We're proud of what our alumni do around the world. You lead in your communities. You create new ways to serve and meet needs. You take what you learned as a student and use it to make things better in your work, where you live, and for the people closest to you. Every year we highlight some of the amazing things you or your classmates have done and honor them through the Alumni Awards.
THE ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
The Hanover College Alumni Achievement Award is the highest honor bestowed upon alumni. The award recognizes alumni who have enhanced the reputation of Hanover College by distinguishing themselves with outstanding professional achievements, personal achievements, or those who have been loyally dedicated their time and service to their alma mater.
THE DISTINGUISHED YOUNG ALUMNI AWARD
The Hanover College Distinguished Young Alumni Award is the highest honor bestowed upon alumni under the age of 40. The award recognizes alumni who have enhanced the reputation of the College through their outstanding professional achievements, personal accomplishments, or their loyal service to their alma mater.
ALUMNI AWARD CRITERIA
- Previous Alumni Achievement Award and Distinguished Young Alumni Award winners are not eligible
- The nominee must be a graduate of Hanover College
- The nominee must have made significant contributions to their community, state, and nation through professional service, public service, and/or civic activities
- The nominee must be living
- The nominee is not on the Board of Trustees
- The nominee is not on the Alumni Leadership Council
Nominate
Nominations are accepted year-round. However, to be considered for the next calendar year's selection process, all nominations must be submitted by November 15 of the current year. Each year nominations are solicited from all alumni and members of the College Community to find those who should be recognized for their outstanding achievements. To nominate someone for the Alumni Achievement Award, Distinguished Young Alumni Award, or the Moyer Volunteer Award, click here.
SELECTION PROCESS
Each year nominations are solicited from all alumni and members of the Hanover College Community to find those who should be recognized for their outstanding achievements. A selection committee, comprised of alumni with diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives, reviews the materials submitted for both the Alumni Achievement Award and the Distinguished Young Alumni Award and selects those persons whose achievements most closely fit the criteria for each award and who are deemed most deserving of recognition. The names of those selected are then recommended to the Alumni Leadership Council and the Hanover College President for action.
Nominations are accepted year-round and are kept in consideration for two years. To be considered for an award in the next calendar year, all nominations need to be submitted by November 1. Once the honorees are selected, they will be presented with their award during the Alumni Award Luncheon which is held the Friday night before Homecoming Weekend.
The Eleanore Moyer Watts Award
The Eleanore Watts Moyer Award is to recognize individuals who have given exemplary voluntary service to Hanover College. All non-student volunteers - including alumni, trustees, community members, staff and faculty, or friends of the College are eligible for consideration.
The Hall of Fame Award
The Hall of Fame Award honors individuals who have served Hanover College intercollegiate athletics with distinction. To nominate someone for the Hall of Fame Award, click here.