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EIU Alumni Award Nominations Announcement

An update from Alumni Services -- The 2026 nomination period for EIU Alumni Awards has closed, and selected recipients will be recognized during Homecoming weekend in October 2026!
 
Also, the University is now accepting nominations for the 2027 awards! Nominations must be received by May 15, 2027, to be considered. Recipients will be recognized during Homecoming Weekend in October 2027.

Alumni, faculty, staff and friends of EIU are all welcome to submit alumni award nominations for:
  • Distinguished Alumna/us Award
  • Outstanding Young Alumna/us
  • Louis V. Hencken Alumni Service Award
If you have any questions, please email alumeiu@eiu.edu, or visit Alumni Services on the web!
Kean Armstrong — EIU Advancement / Alumni RelationsJuly 14th, 2026

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