The North-West University (NWU) is proud of its remarkable alumni who actively continue to make impactful and valuable contributions in all spheres of society – not only locally, but also abroad.

If you are an NWU alumnus or a staff member who knows of an alumnus who is shining in their field of expertise, now is the time to speak up. You can nominate exemplary individuals for the NWU’s highest honour to its alumni – the Alumni Excellence Awards. Nominations close on 31 July.

The person you nominate may just be one of the cream of the crop of NWU alumni who will be celebrated during the eighth biennial awards ceremony, which will take place later this year.

The biennial awards give public recognition for exemplary contributions to society, and to alumni who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to the NWU. These alumni are the real torchbearers in our communities and never fail to showcase the NWU as a globally recognised university.

The honour roll of previous recipients includes prominent and revered figures from all spheres of South African and international society. These illustrious recipients include, among others, Prof TT Cloete, Judge Frans Kgomo, Prof Anis Karodia, Deon Meyer, Judge Bess Nkabinde, Prof Bismark Tyobeka, Prof Tjaart van der Walt, and Sunette Viljoen.

The university is calling for nominations in eight categories, namely arts and culture, business leadership, community involvement, education, public service, research, sport, and the Young Alumnus Award. The ninth category, the Lifetime Achievement Award, is a discretionary award.

Nominations can be submitted electronically at www.nwu.ac.za/alumni-awards-nomination. For more information, email Nicolize van der Walt at nicolize.vanderwalt@nwu.ac.za.