Distinguished Alumni Award

Each year, Bellin College honors an outstanding graduate with the Distinguished Alumni Award, recognizing excellence in professional achievements and commitment to the college’s mission and values.

• Even years (2024, 2026, etc.): Recognizes clinical practice excellence.
• Odd years (2025, 2027, etc.): Recognizes educational excellence.

Award Criteria

Educational Excellence
Nominees should:

• Facilitate change and growth resulting in a positive impact on healthcare delivery.
• Participate in research, publish, or make presentations on healthcare topics.
• Participate in community affairs, legislation, or organizations that affect professional practice.
• Promote the development of healthcare education.
• Inspire others through service as a mentor/preceptor.
• Demonstrate excellence in teaching and curriculum revisions.
• Instill in students a passion for a career in healthcare and a desire to continue learning.
• Demonstrate a commitment to her/his life-long learning.

Clinical Practice Excellence
Nominees should:

• Demonstrate clinical expertise and achievement in her/his chosen area of practice.
• Have received recognition for exemplary professional practice.
• Demonstrate leadership/mentorship that inspires peers.
• Promote his/her profession though activities that advance and enhance the profession.
• Participate in community affairs, legislation, or organizations that impact professional practice.

Qualifications
Nominees must:

• Must have graduated from at least one Bellin hospital or college program
• Must have graduated 10+ years ago
• Must demonstrate professional accomplishments in the field of study
• Must demonstrate community service involvement
• Must exemplify the mission and values of Bellin College

Nomination Process

Anyone—family, colleagues, faculty, alumni—can submit a nomination. The nominee must provide a resume/CV. The selection committee will review nominations and choose the winner, who will be honored at the Scholarship Salute in September

Nominations for the 2025 award will close on June 15, 2025!

Nominate an Alumni today!

Questions can be directed to the Advancement Office at alumni@bellincollege.edu or 920-455-5344.