Purpose: To recognize and honor an alumnus who in the past or is currently a member of Northwestern College community (i.e. faculty, staff, trustee, administration and/or volunteers) and who has given outstanding service to the Northwestern community and its mission. Selection Criteria: · Demonstrated leadership and service to Northwestern. · Active member of a church. · Attended Northwestern for a minimum of the academic equivalent of one year or other institutions consolidated with Northwestern College · Advocate of Northwestern. · Significant contributions to Northwestern. Selection Process: · The Service Award may be awarded annually at the discretion of the Alumni Council. · The nomination process shall be open to all past and present faculty, staff administration and volunteers of Northwestern. · The Alumni Office must receive all nominations in writing. · Recognition is extended to the person who has served quietly and faithfully, as well as to those who are widely recognized for their contributions (financial or otherwise). · The members of the Alumni Council and the Alumni Director will select the recipient, with the president’s approval. · If possible, the candidate must plan to spend a day on campus, speaking in chapel and be able to accept the award in person at a public presentation program. | 
