We're proud of our students and alumni - and we know you are too. Nominating individuals for awards is a great way to recognize the difference they make in their communities and industries. As a way to showcase our students and alumni, we encourage you to consider nominating individuals who deserve recognition.
Walsh College Award Categories
Walsh College Distinguished Alumni Award
Nominations: CLOSED Contact Andrea Richards at 248-823-1204 for more information.
Walsh College Distinguished Graduate of the Last Decade
Nominations: CLOSED Contact Andrea Richards at 248-823-1204 for more information.
Other Award Categories
Crain's 40 Under 40
Nomination Deadline: April 29
Publish date: October 7
For the past 22 years, Crain's Detroit Business has gathered 40 of the community's overachievers for a special salute. The winners have started companies, found success at a young age at established businesses and made nonprofits stronger. With more than 640 alumni invited, the annual event brings together the current class with colleagues, clients, family and friends to celebrate this achievement.Click here for more information.
Crain's Health Care Heroes
Nominations Deadline: May 13
Publish date: August 12
STATEWIDE NOMINATIONS ACCEPTED. Do you know a health care hero? Crain's Detroit Business is seeking nominations for Health Care Heroes, a special report on health care professionals that will run in the August 12 issue. Click here for more information.
DBusiness magazine 30 in their Thirties
Nominations Deadline: June 3
Publish date: August/September 2013 issue
DBusiness magazine is now soliciting nominations for "30 in their Thirties." This exciting feature, set to appear in the August/September 2013 issue, will recognize business leaders in the metro Detroit area who are moving their respective companies, industries, and communities forward. Click here for more information.
Crain's CIO Awards
Nominations Deadline: May 24
Publish date: July 29
The CIO often plays the role of quiet strategy maker in the C-suite. These executives take on duties far beyond ensuring a company's technology works, they're taking on the business decisions and pushing innovation from the CIO office. Crain's Detroit Business is launching the CIO Awards, a recognition of the top technology executives in metro Detroit. It is open to the top corporate executive at any company providing strategy related to technology, or an outside contractor acting as CIO for a corporation. Winners will be chosen on a criteria of reducing cost, driving revenue and mitigating risk. Click here for more information.
Outstanding Marketing and Sales Professionals Sought for MSED Platinum Award
Nominations Deadline: September 1
The Marketing & Sales Executives of Detroit (MSED) is accepting nominations of top-performing marketing and sales professionals in southeastern Michigan for the organization’s coveted Platinum Awards. Two Platinum Award winners – one individual and one team – will be honored at MSED’s 20th Annual Black-Tie Gala Dinner in October. The awards recognize work which led to the awarding or generation of new business and/or cost savings from Jan. 1, 2012 through June 1, 2013. Nominees do not have to be MSED members. Click here for more information.
MACPA 2013 Women to Watch
Nominations Deadline: May 17
Do you know a female CPA who deserves to be recognized for her outstanding work in the accounting profession? Nominate her today and help us put the spotlight on these exceptional individuals! The Michigan Association of CPAs, in partnership with the Women’s Initiatives Task Force and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, is looking for women who have made significant contributions to the accounting profession, or who demonstrate characteristics that have enabled them to become leaders in the profession. Individuals may submit more than one nomination (separate forms please), and may also nominate themselves. Click here for more information.
Brooks' Elite 40 Under 40
Nominations: CLOSED Click here for more information.
Crain's 20 in their 20s
Nomination Deadline: CLOSED
Publish date: April 29
Do you know a 20-something who is someone to watch? Crain's 20 in their 20s recognition program seeks young professionals who are making their marks in the region. This awards program is a great way to recognize the hard work of local rising stars, and at the same time further propel their careers. Click here for more information.
Crain's CFO of the Year
Nomination Deadline: CLOSED
Publish date: May 27
STATEWIDE NOMINATIONS ACCEPTED CFOs don't often receive the spotlight, but their work - ensuring the safety of the financial health of an organization - often make them the uncelebrated heroes of senior management. Budget pressures, increasing red tape, helping with tough strategic decision-making and restructuring companies in difficult times have become more common for the top finance chief. And sometimes, their efforts can mean the difference between living to fight another day or packing it up and going home. For the past six years, Crain's Detroit Business has recognized these heroes with the CFO of the Year awards program and special section. Click here for more information.
Crain's Salute to Entrepreneurs
Nomination Deadline: CLOSED
Publish date: June 17
Do you know an entrepreneur who deserves recognition? Crain's is seeking nominations for entrepreneurs who deserve to be recognized for their innovation, problem-solving ability or sheer relentlessness. Anyone is welcome to nominate an entrepreneur, including entrepreneurs themselves. Click here for more information.