Emerging Leader Award Nominations

• Recognition is open to any outstanding SMU alumnus or alumna who have graduated within the last 15 years.
  
 

• Any individual may nominate an alumna and/or alumnus for this award.
   
Any individual wishing to nominate an alumnus or alumna of SMU for Emerging Leader 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: Emerging Leader Award

Questions about the nomination process should be directed to 214-768-2586 or 1-888-327-3755