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 for 2012 are now open. Contact Andrea Richards at 248-823-1204 for more information and to nominate an individual.

This award celebrates an alumnus from the college who has achieved personal and professional recognition and/or made civic contributions in their community. In addition, candidates must be an outstanding contributor to the College. Candidates for this prestigious award must have received a bachelors or higher degree from Walsh College. Once each year, nominations will be accepted from alumni, faculty and staff, and friends of Walsh College.  The College will bestow the award at the Walsh College Leadership Awards event. Nominees must be living at the time of the nomination. The award may not be conferred in absentia; however, it may be granted posthumously.

Walsh College Distinguished Graduate of the Last Decade
Nominations for 2012 are now open. Contact Andrea Richards at 248-823-1204 for more information and to nominate an individual.

This award identifies high achieving young alumni  who have distinguished themselves in an exceptional way.  It recognizes early outstanding achievements in a chosen profession or field, and contributions and service to society, the community and Walsh College. Candidates for this prestigious award must have received a bachelors or higher degree from Walsh College. Once each year, nominations will be accepted from alumni, faculty and staff, and friends of Walsh College.  The College will bestow the award at the Walsh College Leadership Awards event. Nominees must be living at the time of the nomination. The award may not be conferred in absentia; however, it may be granted posthumously.


Other Award Categories

M&A Awards
Nominations close: January 30, 2012
Publish date: March 26, 2012
Involved in a merger, acquisition or expansion in 2010? Crain's Detroit Business and the Detroit Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth will honor companies and individuals in various categories from best deal of the year to lifetime achievement. Click here for more information.

CFO of the Year
Nominations close: February 27, 2012 
Publish date: May 28, 2012
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 four year, Crain's Detroit Business has recognized these heroes with their CFO of the Year awards program and special section. Click here for more information.

General and In-House Counsel
Nominations close: February 13, 2012
Publish date: April 9, 2012
Who are Michigan's best in-house attorneys and general counsels? Michigan companies have been at ground zero for some of the most tumultuous business events in this young century. How well have attorneys handled the challenge? Click here for more information.

Salute to Entrepreneurs
Nominations close: February 24, 2012
Publish date: April 16, 2012
Do you know an entrepreneur who deserves applause? Entrepreneurs make up a growing portion of Michigan's employment base and are of increasing interest to the local business community. These awards will recognize problem-solving, innovation and business acumen among entrepreneurs and second-stage companies. Click here for more information.

40 under 40
Nominations close: April 23, 2012
Publish date: October 1, 2012
For 19 years, Crain's Detroit Business has honored the best and brightest in Southeast Michigan who have made their marks in business before age 40. Click here for more information.

Health Care Heroes
Nominations close: May 4, 2012
Publish date: September 10, 2012
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 Sept. 10 issue. Click here for more information.

20 in their 20’s
Nominations closed
Publish date: April 2, 2012
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 mark in the region. These entrepreneurs and creative thinkers may not have made millions, but they're living proof that there is work under way by young people to counter the region's brain drain. Click here for more information.

Elite 40 Under 40 - Oakland County
Nominations closed
Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson will honor 40 Oakland County professional and executive leaders who have achieved success and excellence in their field before the age of 40. Criterion includes demonstrated outstanding leadership, initiative and dedication in pursuing their careers, as well as in their communities. Click here for more information.

Women to Watch
Nominations closed
Publish date: September 19, 2011
Crain's recognizes 15 women making a difference in their professions and industries. Click here for more information.
 
Newsmaker of the Year
Nominations open: TBA
Nominations close: TBA
Publish date: TBA
Click here for more information.

Newsmaker of the Year Scholarship
Publish date: TBA
Crain’s Detroit Business presents a scholarship each year to an outstanding business student enrolled at a Southeast Michigan college or university. The award is presented each February in conjunction with our Newsmaker of the Year Award. The Crain’s Detroit Business scholarship award nomination process is open to the universities/colleges in Southeast Michigan that have accredited business programs. Applications are distributed through each school’s financial aid office beginning in early December. Students must meet the following criteria: Minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0, Excellent work ethic, Campus involvement, Financial need, and Letter of reference from the dean’s office. Click here for more information.

Cool Places to Work
Publish date: September 5, 2011
Love your job? Love your company? Feel sorry for all those people who, from the view at your amazing post, appear to be stuck in a soulless work environment? Then share it! Give credit where it's due, and show the world an example of how an organization needn't be dreary to be successful. Click here for more information.