The Bismarck-state-college " class="kxInlineLink">BSC National Alumni Association seeks nominations for the 2010 Alumni of the Year Award and the Rising Star Award. Since 1978, the alumni association has honored BJC and BSC graduates from all walks of life with the Alumni of Year Award, the college's most prestigious honor.

Among criteria considered for this award are demonstrated success in a vocation and/or distinguished and recognized leadership in the community; charitable, church, community or political service; or local, state, national or international recognition.

The Rising Star Alumni Award was established in 2006 to recognize achievements of BSC's graduates age 40 or under. Nominees must have attained exceptional achievement in career, public service and/or volunteer service; and/or a position of distinction or recognition.

Recipients of both awards will be honored May 13, 2010 during the Alumni Recognition Dinner in the BSC Student Union Missouri Room.

Anyone can make a nomination, which must be submitted by Dec. 7. Access the nomination forms at bismarckstate.edu/alumni/; contact the Alumni office at 701-224-5692, 800-272-2586; or e-mail Rita.Nodland@bsc.nodak.edu. | save this article / add to your favorites list