Eastern New Mexico University Alumni Association and the ENMU Foundation recognize alumni and non-alumni who have made meaningful contributions. Since 1966, the association has awarded over 200 awards in three categories: Outstanding Alumni, Distinguished Service and Honorary Lifetime. The ENMU Foundation recognizes winners at the annual Homecoming breakfast. The deadline to nominate for the Alumni Awards is March 22.

Annual Alumni Award Nomination Form   Alumni Award Honorees

Award Categories

Outstanding Alumni Award

Eligible nominees are ENMU graduates who are outstanding in their profession, in community service and outreach, or in special causes and/or artistic endeavors.

Distinguished Service Award

Eligible nominees must currently or in the recent past have provided a high level of service to ENMU, both in amount of substantive time and measurable areas of contribution, and are not required to be ENMU graduates.

Honorary Lifetime Award

Eligible nominees are individuals who provide an outstanding service to the nation and who are NOT required to be ENMU graduates.

Additional Information


For More Information

Office of Alumni Affairs
ENMU Station 48
1500 S Ave K
Portales, NM 88130
800.FOR.ENMU (800.367.3668)
Phone: 575.562.2125
Fax: 575.562.2101