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Alumni Association Awards: Honoring Kalamazoo College Alumni and Friends
Each year, the Kalamazoo College Alumni Association and Emeritus Club present awards in the following categories. We encourage you to nominate alumni, faculty or staff who have had a positive impact on your "K" experience.

Distinguished Achievement Award
The Distinguished Achievement Award is presented to alumni based upon national or international peer recognition of their excellence and achievement in their professional field.
Past recipients
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Distinguished Service Award

The Distinguished Service Award is presented to alumni or friends of the College who have made exceptional personal contributions to the College and have performed effectively in leadership positions for the Alumni Association and/or the College.
Past recipients
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Weimer K. Hicks Award
The Weimer K. Hicks Award honors a current or retired employee of the College who has provided long-term support to College programs or activities beyond the call of duty, or who has provided excellent service in the performance of his or her job, making a significant contribution to the College in ways that have advanced the goals of the Alumni Association.
Past recipients
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Athletic Hall of Fame
Inductees must have attained distinction at Kalamazoo College as athletes, coaches, or individuals closely associated with athletics. Athletes must have been students in good standing while at the College, but graduation is not a requirement. No one may be inducted fewer than five years following graduation or departure for the College. Individuals may be inducted posthumously.
Past recipients
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Nominations for Alumni Association Awards are accepted on a continuous basis.
Awards are presented during Homecoming weekend in the fall.


Emeritus Club Citation of Merit


Factors considered in the selection process include: Demonstration of affection for the College by their loyalty and involvement in the activities and programs of Kalamazoo College; Continued financial support; Civic, church, school and community activities which reflect credit upon the College; and extent of alumni activities and service on behalf of the College.
Past recipients
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Nominations for the Emeritus Club Citation of Merit are accepted on a continuous basis.
Awards are presented at the annual meeting and breakfast held during Commencement/Emeritus Weekend.


For more information on how you can submit a nomination, contact the Office of Alumni Relations and the Kalamazoo College Fund at the address below.