Alumni Award Criteria and Nomination Form

Citation of Merit

The Citation of Merit is a campus-wide award and is the most prestigious award presented by the MU Nursing Alumni Organization.

  • MU School of Nursing graduate
  • Demonstrated outstanding achievement in the nursing field
  • Shown continued interest and support of the school
  • Made a substantial contribution to the nursing profession through the lifetime or corpus of their career
  • Approved by the MU Alumni Organization Board of Directors
  • Be present to receive the award

Alumni of the Year

  • MU School of Nursing graduate
  • Distinguished him/herself in an exceptional way that brings recognition of achievement in nursing through any of the following: leadership, publication, education, research, clinical practice, education, and professionalism
  • Continued interest and evidence of support (including time, effort, and/or monetary contributions) toward the enhancement of the school’s reputation
  • Approved by the MU Nursing Alumni Organization Board of Directors
  • Be present to receive the award

Alumni Achievement

  • MU School of Nursing graduate
  • Significant achievement in nursing or support of the profession
  • Continued interest and evidence of support (including time, effort, and/or monetary contributions) toward the enhancement of the school’s reputation
  • Great potential for further continued achievement in the nursing profession
  • Approved by the MU Alumni Organization Board of Directors
  • Be present to receive the award

Humanitarian of the Year

  • MU School of Nursing graduate
  • Recipient administers to individuals/families in need of support and care through volunteer time and effort
  • Applies a high level of nursing knowledge, compassion and caring to vulnerable populations on an ongoing basis
  • Demonstrates a continued interest in the MU School of Nursing and students.
  • Approved by the MU Alumni Organization Board of Directors
  • Be present to receive the award

Honorary Alumni Award

  • NOT a graduate of the MU School of Nursing
  • Outstanding achievement in nursing or support for the nursing profession
  • Continued interest and evidence of support, including time, talent or treasure towards the enhancement of the school’s reputation
  • Approved by the MU Alumni Organization Board of Directors
  • Be present to receive the award

Make a Nomination

If you know someone deserving of one of these awards, please fill out a nomination form. All nominations need to include an overview of the nominee’s achievements, accomplishments and why the nominee is deserving of the honor. Please include background information, resume and other support materials with your nomination.

Nomination Form