The alumni committee of the Springfield Education Foundation is excited and honored to offer the third annual Outstanding Alumni Award and the Rising Alumni Award in 2017. These awards give us an opportunity to profile graduates who have gone on to make a difference in their professions and communities. The third annual awards will be presented at the 2017 Honor Roll Event.

The Springfield Education Foundation is now seeking nominations for the Outstanding Alumni and Rising  Alumni. Graduates from Academy of Arts and Academics, Gateways High School, Springfield High School and Thurston High School are eligible for these awards.

Nominations are due January 21, 2017.  Instructions are on the forms. Nominations can be submitted in writing or electronically. Download the PDF nomination form: 2017 Nomination Form.  Or, click here to fill in an on-line form.

• Outstanding Alumni Award: Given in recognition of alumni for significant contributions in professional practice, personal achievement or community service.

• Rising Alumni Award: Given in recognition of alumni less than 10 years from their graduation date (graduates from 2007 or later), who have demonstrated significant potential, through professional accomplishments, academic honors, personal achievement and/or community involvement.

For more information contact Jennifer Brown, associate director of development at the Springfield Education Foundation 541-726-3243 or jennifer@springfieldeducationfoundation.org.