UNM’s Anderson School of Management Foundation is accepting nominations for the 28th annual Hall of Fame and Young Alumni awards. The Hall of Fame celebrates extraordinary men and women alumni who have made significant contributions to the Anderson School and the business community.

The Young Alumni award recognizes outstanding Anderson graduates 40 years or younger who have distinguished themselves in the short time since earning their degree. Prospective alumni candidates must have demonstrated a commitment to continuing education and community service matched by their commitment to professional success.

To nominate an Anderson alumnus in either category visit, Nomination Form.

Nomination Criteria
Professional Success: Status in organization, level of responsibility, entrepreneurial success (if applicable), demonstrated impact on organizational growth, success resulting from professional activities.

Contribution to the Community: Public service, involvement and leadership in community activities, involvement and leadership in professional organizations.

Involvement/Support for Continuing Education (including Anderson/UNM): Ongoing personal & professional development, support continuing education for themselves and their community, participate/support to lifelong learning opportunities for others. 

The Advancement Committee of the Anderson School of Management Foundation reviews all nominee submissions and determines whether they meet the required criteria. Federal and State elected or appointed officials (or persons actively seeking these offices) are ineligible for consideration for this award as they may be actively involved in funding decisions affecting the University. They become eligible after their public term has ended. All other officials with no conflict of interest or direct business with UNM are eligible for this award. A panel of Anderson Foundation board members and past honorees will make the final selections.

The deadline for nominations is Friday, Oct. 7, 2016.  The Hall of Fame awards banquet will be held on March 2, 2017 at the Albuquerque Convention Center. For more information, contact Felicia Rodriquez at (505) 277-1504 or feliciar@unm.edu.

For a list of previous recipients, visit Previous Honorees.

For more information, visit Hall of Fame.