Nominations are now upon thru June 30 for CEHD alumni awards

KALAMAZOO, Mich.—The College of Education and Human Development is now accepting nomination and support letters for alumni awards until June 30, 2023. 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):

  • Golden Apple Award: is given to honor two outstanding individuals who graduated from the College of Education and Human Development 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.

golden apple and keystone award nomination forms outstanding alumni award nomination form