Alumni Awards
Each year, the Fort Hays State University Alumni Office presents accomplished alumni, friends, students and faculty with awards in honor of their achievements and service.
Four categories of awards are given: Alumni Achievement, Distinguished Service,
Nita M. Landrum, and the Young Alumni.
The 2026 Alumni Award recipients are:
Michelle Haub ’93, ’94
Alumni Achievement Award
Chelsey Ladd ’08, ’08
Nita Landrum Award
Donald Stewart ’58
Alumni Achievement Award
Layne Krizek ’12
Young Alumni Award
Brenda Meder ’80, ’87
Distinguished Service Award
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Alumni Achievement Award
The Alumni Achievement Award honors graduates of the university for outstanding achievement based upon meritorious service to society or the community.
The award is based on career and professional achievements, service involving community betterment and philanthropic activities, and educational achievements. It is the university's highest recognition of its graduates.
Distinguished Service Award
The Distinguished Service Award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated a continuing concern for humanity on a universal, national, state or community level; support spiritual, cultural, and educational objectives; and endorse and exemplify the highest standards of character and personal attributes.
Nita M. Landrum Award
The Nita M. Landrum Award, established in 1994, recognizes alumni or friends who have provided sustained volunteer service for the betterment of the FHSU Alumni community and/or the university.
Young Alumni Award
The Young Alumni Award was designed to recognize those who have had outstanding achievements and recent accomplishments early in their careers.
The award is based on professional and educational achievements, community activities, honors and awards received, and other noteworthy items of merit since graduation. Candidates must hold a degree from FHSU within 15 years of the current award year and be under the age of 40 as of Jan. 1, the year the awards are presented.