Alumni Awards
The NCU Alumni Association is pleased to honor outstanding alumni through the Alumnus of the Year Award and the Outstanding Young Alumnus Award. Nominations are accepted throughout the year and can be submitted online.
Alumnus of the Year Award
The Alumnus of the Year Award recognizes an alumnus whose life faithfully exemplifies Christ and the mission of Northwest Christian University as demonstrated by acknowledged professional accomplishments, personal character, integrity and a strong commitment to the Lord.
Criteria for Alumnus of the Year Award:
Is a graduate who upholds the standards of NCU
Is distinguished among their peers for constructive contributions made to society that display leadership, responsibility and expertise in their field and endeavor
Is a person of integrity and demonstrated ability who provides inspiration to the constituency of NCU
Is a traditional graduate from at least 15 years ago or non-traditional graduate (degree completion, professional studies, adult degree program, and/or graduate programs) from at least five years ago
Award Recipients
2012 Randy Ellis '69
2011 L. Corey Lemke '88
2010 Bruce Hanna '96
Outstanding YOUNG ALUMNus AWARD
The Outstanding Young Alumnus Award honors a young alumnus who embodies Christian values in their work and personal life. Each year NCU grants this award in order to encourage and recognize alumni in their efforts to advance in their occupation and relationship with Christ. The Outstanding Young Alumnus Award recognizes an alumnus whose life faithfully exemplifies Christ and the mission of Northwest Christian University as demonstrated by acknowledged professional accomplishments, personal character, integrity and a strong commitment to the Lord.
Criteria for Outstanding Young Alumnus Award:
Is a graduate who upholds the standards of NCU
Is distinguished among their peers for constructive contributions made to society that display leadership, responsibility and expertise in their field and endeavor
Is a person of integrity and demonstrated ability who provides inspiration to the constituency of NCU
Is a traditional graduate within the last 15 years
Award Recipients
2012 Dax Bryant '99
2011 Justin Corey '98
2010 Mindy (Knight) Lockard '98