Nominate a graduate for a Distinguished Young Alumni Award today

Posted February 04, 2026

Distinguished Young Alumni

Student Alumni Board and the K-State Alumni Association board of directors are seeking nominations for the Distinguished Young Alumni Award.

The award recognizes two Kansas State University graduates who are using the leadership and service experience they acquired at K-State to excel in their professions and contribute to their communities.

  • Anyone may nominate a graduate for this award.
  • The nominee must be 35 or younger as of April 20, 2026, and have graduated from K-State.
  • Nominations are due on April 20.

Nominate a graduate or learn more about the Distinguished Young Alumni program

Questions can be directed to Brandon Moreno, associate director of engagement and belonging for the Alumni Association and SAB advisor, at 785-532-5060 or bmoreno@k-state.com.

Selections will be made by a committee of Student Alumni Board members and members of the Alumni Association board of directors. The award recipients will be notified later this year. Award recipients will have an opportunity to deliver keynote speeches and spend time speaking to students and university classes. The recipients will be recognized at the Alumni Awards Evening in fall 2026.