Congratulations to this year's honorees! These exceptional NDSU alumni and partners exemplify excellence through their professional achievements, volunteer leadership, community impact, and philanthropic commitment. Alumni award recipients are honored each year at Evening of Distinction.
BS, Political Science
Executive Director, Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library
Horizon Award
BS, Range Science
Professor Rangeland Ecology, University of Idaho
Henry L. Bolley Academic Achievement Award
BS, Agricultural Economics, Business Finance
Strategic Consultant, Midan Marketing
Alumni Achievement Award
BS, MS, Ph.D., Animal Science
Associate Professor Emeritus, NDSU
Distinguished Service Award
Empowering the next generation through education & philanthropy.
Partner in Excellence Award
Congratulations to this year's honorees! These exceptional NDSU alumni and partners exemplify excellence through their professional achievements, volunteer leadership, community impact, and philanthropic commitment. Alumni award recipients are honored each year at Evening of Distinction.
BS, Political Science
Executive Director, Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library
Horizon Award
BS, Range Science
Professor Rangeland Ecology, University of Idaho
Henry L. Bolley Academic Achievement Award
BS, Agricultural Economics, Business Finance
Strategic Consultant, Midan Marketing
Alumni Achievement Award
BS, MS, Ph.D., Animal Science
Associate Professor Emeritus, NDSU
Distinguished Service Award
Empowering the next generation through education & philanthropy.
Partner in Excellence Award
Congratulations to this year's honorees! These exceptional NDSU alumni and partners exemplify excellence through their professional achievements, volunteer leadership, community impact, and philanthropic commitment. Alumni award recipients are honored each year at Evening of Distinction.
BS, Political Science
Executive Director, Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library
Horizon Award
BS, Range Science
Professor Rangeland Ecology, University of Idaho
Henry L. Bolley Academic Achievement Award
BS, Agricultural Economics, Business Finance
Strategic Consultant, Midan Marketing
Alumni Achievement Award
BS, MS, Ph.D., Animal Science
Associate Professor Emeritus, NDSU
Distinguished Service Award
Empowering the next generation through education & philanthropy.
Partner in Excellence Award
Do you know an outstanding NDSU alumni or partner organization?
Submit your nomination today! Applications are open now through Aug. 4, 2025.
Applications for awards will open in summer 2026.
The NDSU Foundation strives to recognize excellence through award opportunities and programs. There are countless outstanding alumni and university friends who deserve to be honored by NDSU, so please feel free to submit a nomination for any of the awards. Nomination forms and award details are available via each award link below.
Check back soon for 2025 award applications!
Submit your nomination for an NDSU Foundation award.
There are numerous outstanding NDSU alumni and university stakeholders who should be honored for their accomplishments and contributions to society and to the world.
Applications must be completed and submitted by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024. Nominations are active for three years. Posthumous nominations are accepted. For questions, please call Janna Swanson at 800.279.8971.
There are numerous outstanding NDSU alumni and university stakeholders who should be honored for their accomplishments and contributions to society and to the world.
Applications for awards will open in Summer 2025.
The Alumni Achievement Award recognizes alumni who have attained outstanding professional accomplishments.
The Henry L. Bolley Academic Achievement Award honors individuals who have attained noted achievements in the area of education as teachers, researchers, and/or administrators.
The Heritage Award recognizes alumni who have provided outstanding volunteer service for the benefit of NDSU.
The Horizon Award recognizes alumni who have graduated within the past 15 years and have attained great success in their profession or have been engaged in outstanding community service.
The Partner in Excellence Award recognizes a corporation, foundation, or organization that has given significant support as well as demonstrated inspirational philanthropic giving in the university.
NEW! The Distinguished Service Award recognizes an individual who has provided outstanding volunteer service for the benefit of the university or someone who has played a vital role as a volunteer fundraiser on behalf of the NDSU Foundation.
The NDSU Foundation strives to recognize excellence through award opportunities and programs. There are countless outstanding alumni and university friends who deserve to be honored by NDSU, so please feel free to submit a nomination for any of the awards. Nomination forms and award details are available via each award link below.
Check back soon for 2025 award applications!
Submit your nomination for an NDSU Foundation award.
There are numerous outstanding NDSU alumni and university stakeholders who should be honored for their accomplishments and contributions to society and to the world.
Applications must be completed and submitted by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024. Nominations are active for three years. Posthumous nominations are accepted. For questions, please call Janna Swanson at 800.279.8971.
There are numerous outstanding NDSU alumni and university stakeholders who should be honored for their accomplishments and contributions to society and to the world.
Applications for awards will open in Summer 2025.
The Alumni Achievement Award recognizes alumni who have attained outstanding professional accomplishments.
The Henry L. Bolley Academic Achievement Award honors individuals who have attained noted achievements in the area of education as teachers, researchers, and/or administrators.
The Heritage Award recognizes alumni who have provided outstanding volunteer service for the benefit of NDSU.
The Horizon Award recognizes alumni who have graduated within the past 15 years and have attained great success in their profession or have been engaged in outstanding community service.
The Partner in Excellence Award recognizes a corporation, foundation, or organization that has given significant support as well as demonstrated inspirational philanthropic giving in the university.
NEW! The Distinguished Service Award recognizes an individual who has provided outstanding volunteer service for the benefit of the university or someone who has played a vital role as a volunteer fundraiser on behalf of the NDSU Foundation.
