The Northwestern Foundation & Alumni Association is now accepting nominations for Outstanding Graduates in the categories of art, business/professional, education, humanitarian, Ranger Spirit and Ranger Recognition.

Nominees must be graduates who have demonstrated recognizable accomplishment in his/her profession, business, avocation or life service in a way as to bring pride and honor to Northwestern Oklahoma State University. The Ranger Spirit award, formerly the Ranger award, is awarded to an honoree recognized for their exceptional support of the university who demonstrates true Ranger spirit. The Ranger Recognition award is given to a recipient with significant achievements within five years of his/her graduation.

The nomination process and form can be found at my.nwfoundation.com/outstanding-graduate-program. The form must be fully completed for consideration by the Outstanding Graduates Committee. This committee will review the nominations for selection, and includes Northwestern Alumni Association Board members. The nominations for 2015 close January 1, 2016.

The chosen nominees will be inducted at the Northwestern Spring Alumni Reunion banquet, Saturday, April 25, 2016.