Rising Star Nomination Form

Rising Star

Truman's Rising Star award recognizes exceptional alumni under the age of 40. Candidates for the award must have earned an undergraduate or graduate degree from Truman State University and be under the age of 40 at the time of recognition on September 18, 2026. Recipients of the Rising Star will be selected based on the ways they live out Truman’s characteristics of graduates. Truman graduates are creative, socially responsible leaders and engaged world citizens. They are responsible, informed, and compassionate. They have the characteristics that enable them to be active, successful participants in their worlds.

Please fill out as much information as you can below. The more information you add, the better your nominee's chance of being awarded! Nominations are due by May 1.

Please note, in order to recognize as many amazing alumni as possible, previous recipients are not eligible for re-selection. See a list of previous winners here.

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Nominee Information

First Name*

Last Name*

Maiden Name (if applicable and if known)

Class Year(s)

Major(s)

Current or Last Occupation

Business Name

Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Email Address

Phone Number

In what ways is the nominee a creative, socially responsible leader and engaged world citizen?*

In what ways is the nominee responsible, informed and compassionate?*

In what ways is the nominee an active, successful participant in their world?*

Please list additional known accomplishments (such as volunteer activity, awards, publications, military service, etc.).

Nominator Information

First Name

Last Name

Email Address*