Distinguished Alumni Award Nominations

• Recognition is open to any alumnus or alumna of SMU who has distinguished himself/herself by rendering extraordinary service and achievement to a particular discipline, organization or cause. 
• Any individual may nominate an alumna and/or alumnus for this award.
• Any individual wishing to nominate an alumnus or alumna of SMU for Distinguished Alumni Award consideration is asked to write a letter of nomination and include biographical data.  Additional letters of recommendation are optional.  All nominations must be made in writing.
• Nominations must be postmarked by December 31 for consideration the next year.

• Once nominated, the individual’s name remains in nomination for a total of three consecutive years, including the initial year in which they were nominated.  After that time, the individual may be nominated again.
• Download the nomination form for the Distinguished Alumni Award and Emerging Leader Award (Word document format).
• Nominations should be sent to:
  
  Southern Methodist University
  Office of Alumni Relations
  P.O. Box 750173
  Dallas TX  75275-0173
  Attention: Nominations
  
  Questions about the nomination process should be directed to the Office of Alumni Relations, 214/768-2586 or 1-888-327-3755