Honorary Doctorate

Requires Board of Trustees approval.

1. The Honorary Doctorate may be presented annually at CSC commencements. No more than two Honorary Doctorates may be awarded in any one year.
2. Recipients must have distinguished themselves in their chosen career or have an exceptional record of distinguished service to CSC, the state, the country, or internationally or with a volunteer organization.

Distinguished Service Award

Requires Board of Trustees approval.

1. The Distinguished Service Award may be presented annually at CSC. No more than two Distinguished Service Awards may be awarded in any one year.
2. Recipients must have demonstrated exceptional service to Chadron State College through their volunteer or leadership efforts.

Distinguished Young Alumni Award

1. Young Alumnus Awards may be presented annually at Homecoming to no more than four young alumni of CSC.
2. Recipients must be 40 years of age or younger at time of nomination or have graduated no more than 20 years earlier.
3. Recipients must have shown exceptional service to the college through volunteer effort and/or have distinguished themselves in their chosen career and/or have demonstrated active involvement in their community.

Distinguished Alumni Award

1. Recipients must have attended CSC for at least two years or earned at least 60 hours.
2. Recipients may have demonstrated exceptional service to the college and/or have distinguished themselves in their career or their community through volunteer efforts.

Alumni Family Tree Award

1. The Alumni Family Tree Award may be presented annually at Family Day or Homecoming to families who have a tradition of attending CSC.
2. The recipient family must include a minimum of three generations of graduates. At least two of the family members must have a record of outstanding service to the college, the alumni association, their community and/or their profession.