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Nominate a Distinguished Alumnus

Nominate a distinguished alum and recognize a graduate whose achievements, leadership and service have made a lasting impact.

Last Updated: 07/07/2026 | All information is accurate and still up-to-date

Criteria for the Distinguished Alumnus Award

  • The nominee must have graduated from the department with at least one of its designated degrees, which include:
    • Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering (BSIE)
    • Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, Furniture Manufacturing (BSIE, FM)
    • Bachelor of Science in Furniture Manufacturing and Management (BSFMM)
    • Master of Industrial Engineering (MIE)
    • Master of Science in Industrial Engineering (MSIE)
    • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) 
  • We include candidates with affiliated degrees that were advised by an ISE department faculty:
    • Engineering Operations
    • Integrated Manufacturing Systems Engineering
    • Master of Engineering Management
    • Operations Research
  • The nominee must:
    • Have been graduated for 20 years or before in the award year
    • Not be a current employee in the Fitts Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at NC State University
    • Have a continuous record of exceptional integrity and sound character 

ISE PRO TIP: Please identify any noteworthy community and/or public service, as well as commendable service to the industrial engineering profession, including service to their alma mater.

You can submit your distinguished alum nomination at any time, but we accept nominations only through August 1st each year. At the first faculty meeting of the school year each fall, the faculty will select award winners. The new award winners receive recognition at our annual event each year in October.

Distinguished Alum Nomination Form

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The Distinguished Alumnus Award is the highest honor that ISE can give our alumni. It’s awarded to those who deserve special recognition for notable contributions to their profession, community, and the department.

Nominee Narrative Please write a summary of the nominee’s accomplishments and why he/she should be an ISE Distinguished Alumnus. This field is limited to 2500 characters. If you need more space, please submit this form and then email your narrative to Julie Swann | [email protected].

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