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Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College (NEO) is seeking nominations for its Outstanding Alumni and Retired Faculty awards. Honorees will be honored during NEO’s 2015 homecoming festivities. A total of six individuals will be selected to receive the prestigious honors. Awards will be given for the following:

• Outstanding Young Alumni (to be eligible, applicant must be under the age of 40)

• Outstanding Retired NEO faculty

• Outstanding Alumni for the School of Liberal Arts

• Outstanding Alumni for the School of Agriculture and Natural Sciences

• Outstanding Alumni for the School of Human Environmental Sciences

• Award of Merit

Sponsored by the NEO Development Foundation, the awards honor graduates and former students who have distinguished themselves as leaders and innovators in their careers and their community. “The community is encouraged to nominate an alumnus or faculty member they feel is worthy of this special recognition,” said Jennifer Hessee, executive director of the NEO Development Foundation. “Nominated individuals may be a leader in his or her field, an involved community volunteer, loyal NEO supporter, or in some other way deserving of this recognition.”

Each winner will be formally honored during NEO’s homecoming festivities slated for Sept. 26, 2015. Recipients will serve as dignitaries in the annual homecoming parade, honored during the Alumni luncheon, and recognized during the football game. Nominations must be received by March 1 for consideration.  To receive a nomination form, please contact the NEO Development Foundation at 918-540-6250 or download an application at https://neo.edu/Alumni/OutstandingAlumni.