The Smith family won the 2008 Family of the Year Award.

This year, Monmouth College’s annual presentation of four alumni awards is being moved from Alumni Weekend to Homecoming. At the President’s Homecoming Gala in October, the college will present its Distinguished Service Award, Distinguished Alumnus Award, Young Alumnus Award and Family of the Year Award.

Nominations are sought for all four awards. They can be e-mailed to alumni@monm.edu or sent by postal mail to Lucy Thompson, Director of Alumni Programs, Monmouth College, 700 E. Broadway, Monmouth, IL 61462.

This month, the Alumni Pipeline is highlighting the Young Alumnus Award. This award is given by the Alumni Board to recognize a young alumnus or alumna of Monmouth College for his/her significant contributions, accomplishments and/or demonstrated promise in his/her chosen field. In addition, the recipient must have exhibited leadership qualities and/or evidence of civic, cultural or charitable involvement. The award is given to an alumnus or alumna who is 35 years of age or younger.

A list of past Young Alumnus Award winners can be found here.