Distinguished Alumni Award

• SUNY Niagara Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes alumni who are positive role models, involved in their community and exhibited accomplishments in their field.  Selection is based on achievement after leaving SUNY Niagara/NCCC and shall include a worthy record of more than one exemplary achievement.
• Nominee must have completed 50 or more credit hours at SUNY Niagara/NCCC; yet it is strongly recommended that nominee is a graduate.
• Nominee must have graduated or transferred from SUNY Niagara/NCCC ten (10) or more years ago.
• Nominee cannot be current SUNY Niagara employee, NCCC Foundation Board Member, SUNY Niagara Alumni Association Committee Member, College Association employee, Housing Board Member, or member of the Board of Trustees. Retirees from these entities must be retired for one year prior to May 31 of the nominating year to be considered.
• Persons running for political office will not be considered during their campaign cycle.
• Applications may not be submitted by the nominee or current employees of the NCCC Foundation office.

Based on the desired qualifications, please answer the following questions in a narrative form. The narrative should be a minimum of two pages with a maximum of three pages in length.

• What achievements or contributions from this nominee make them deserving of this honor? How has their work positively impacted their field, community, or the lives of others?
• List business & professional achievements. Describe how nominee has demonstrated significant, measurable achievement in their chosen field. If applicable, list any additional degrees or certifications the nominee has obtained and explain how these credentials have contributed to their success.
• List professional honors and awards, professional affiliations, and publications. Explain the significance of these recognitions and how they highlight their achievements.
• List civic and community involvement. Describe how the nominee has contributed leadership service to the community, state, nation or world.
• List past and/or present volunteer service to SUNY Niagara.
• Describe the nominee’s involvement, leadership and/or financial support to the Alumni Association, the NCCC Foundation and/or the College.
• List any other appropriate qualifications which merits consideration.

• A resume and narrative must be included with the nomination form.  A resume is not considered a replacement for the narrative.
• Nominations will be kept on file for consideration for three (3) years.  If not selected within the three-year period, we welcome a new nomination.

This award will be presented at the Annual NCCC Foundation Scholarship Soirée in October. The award recipient will be required to attend and is a guest of the SUNY Niagara Alumni Association. The deadline for all submissions is Thursday, April 30, 2026.

Mailing Address for Printed Applications:
SUNY Niagara Alumni Office, 3111 Saunders Settlement Rd., Sanborn, NY 14132