Nominate a Laker for a 2026 Alumni Award

February 24, 2026 (Volume 49, Number 12)
Article by Alex Priebe

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Joyce Ohm '96 gives remarks during the 2025 Alumni Award ceremony. Ohm, an internationally recognized leader in cancer research, received the Distinguished Alumni Award. Nominations for the 2026 awards are being accepted.

Do you know a GVSU alumni or faculty member whose work, leadership or impact deserves recognition? It’s time to celebrate Lakers who are making a difference in their professions, in their communities and in the lives of others.

The Alumni Relations office is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Alumni Awards, including:

• Distinguished Alumni Award: Honors a GVSU graduate who has excelled in their chosen profession, and whose accomplishments positively impact society and reflect favorably upon themselves and Grand Valley.
• Outstanding Educator Award: Recognizes a faculty member whose teaching, mentorship and influence has had a significant impact on the lives and careers of alumni.
• Young Alumni Award: Celebrates a recent graduate who is making outstanding contributions to society, and whose accomplishments and career reflect favorably upon themselves, their community and Grand Valley.

Your nominations help shine a light on remarkable achievements across the GVSU community and inspire the next generation of Lakers. The deadline for nominations is February 28. Learn more details and find submission forms online.

— Alex Priebe is the assistant director of digital engagement and communications for Institutional Advancement.

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