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Alumni Awards

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Thousands of Bethel grads are faithfully living out God's call as they go about their day-to-day lives. Each year, Bethel honors these outstanding alumni, nominated by their peers, who make a valuable impact in their communities, neighborhoods, and churches.

Alumnus/Alumna of the Year

We are so proud of what our alumni are doing to demonstrate Bethel's core values of Christ-followers, character-builders, truth-seekers, learners, reconcilers, salt and light, and world-changers. To celebrate accomplishments, Bethel selects alumni awardees from the College of Arts & Sciences, Bethel Seminary, and the College of Adult & Professional Studies and Graduate School.

Know an outstanding alum who deserves an award for the Kingdom work they are doing? Nominate a Bethel grad today! College of Arts & Sciences, Bethel Seminary, and College of Adult & Professional Studies and Graduate School award recipients are selected by the National Alumni Board. Nominations are accepted year-round. Thank you for choosing to recognize your alumni peers and celebrate them with us!

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4 Under 40 Alumni Achievement Award

Bethel University’s National Alumni Board annually seeks and accepts nominations for the 4 Under 40 Alumni Achievement Award. The selection is made from nominees who are Bethel University graduates 40 years of age or younger who have had outstanding achievement in career, public service, and/or volunteer activities.

Nominate a Bethel grad today! College of Arts & Sciences, Bethel Seminary, College of Adult & Professional Studies, and Graduate School award recipients are selected by the National Alumni Board. Nominations are accepted year-round. Thank you for choosing to recognize your alumni peers and celebrate them with us!

Submit a Nomination