Purdue University Northwest opened nominations for alumni to be inducted into the PNW Alumni Hall of Fame.
The PNW Alumni Hall of Fame honors graduates from across the 78-year history of the university’s campuses. PNW seeks nominations of alumni who are leaders in their fields, involved members of their community and who have engaged with PNW beyond their time as students.
“In our fourth year recognizing the amazing accomplishments of our alumni, we are proud to expand the opportunity to honor standout nominees across different stages of their professional careers and their continuing impact to PNW,” said Katie Holderby, director of alumni engagement, in a press release.
The university’s new alumni advisory board will be involved in the selection process.
Alumni of PNW and its legacy campuses, Purdue Calumet and Purdue North Central, are eligible to be nominated for the following categories:
- PNW Alumni Hall of Fame Award: Honors PNW alumni who have distinguished themselves, made contributions to PNW and their community and inspire current and future generations of PNW students.
- Power Onward Emerging Leader Award: Recognizes PNW alumni aged 35 or younger who have demonstrated emerging and unique innovation, creativity and success in their chosen career.
- Pride of PNW Alumni Award: Honors PNW alumni who embody the values and mission of the university and recognizes them for their leadership and contributions to their industries and/or communities.
- PNW Campus Pride Alumni Award: This award is presented to PNW faculty or staff members who have earned at least one degree from the Purdue Northwest campuses and have made an impact on PNW, the campus community and the student experience.
The PNW Alumni Hall of Fame was established in 2022. Honorees to date include:
- David Roberts, retired chairman, president and CEO of Carlisle Companies
- Robert Johnson III, CEO of Cimcor
- Stewart McMillan, founder of the Multi Agency Academic Cooperative Foundation
- Alfred Sori, former division manager of Kiewit subsidiary Mass Electric Transportation
- Thomas McDermott Jr., 20th mayor of the city of Hammond
- Diane Kavadias Schneider, the first female judge of the Civil Division of the Lake Superior Court
- Jeff Strack, president and CEO of Indiana Grocery Group.
Nominations for candidates are open through Dec. 6. Learn more here.
Nominees selected for inclusion will be inducted during the annual PNW Alumni Hall of Fame celebration dinner April 3, 2025.
