Nominations now open for 2025 College of Education and Human Development alumni awards

The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) is now accepting nomination and support letters for alumni awards. Award recipients will be honored at CEHD's Alumni Awards event during homecoming weekend in the fall. Alumni can be nominated for the following awards (if they meet eligibility).

“Our alumni are a testament to the success and impact of WMU’s College of Education and Human Development. Not only do we celebrate our alumni as a recognition of their personal achievements, but as a reminder to our current and future students to strive for their own greatness," says Dr. Laura Dinehart, dean of the College of Education and Human Development.

Award descriptions

• Golden Apple Award: is given to honor two outstanding individuals who graduated from CEHD at Western Michigan University and are presently working or retired from the many professions involved in the educational experience. 
• Keystone Early Career Award: is designed to recognize one graduate who has achieved substantial professional growth and advancement within the last ten years in his or her chosen profession in the field of human development.
• Keystone Meritorious Achievement Award: recognizes one graduate (graduation year must be at least 10 years prior to nomination year) who has demonstrated outstanding professional achievements and distinction in the field of human development.
• CEHD Outstanding Alumni Award: is one of the University's highest alumni awards and is given to alumni who bring distinction to their alma mater through professional achievements and who have enjoyed a high level of success in their careers.