Great Graduates
MPS Establishes Alumni Excellence Awards, Calls for Nominations
April 04, 2023
Muskogee Public Schools is seeking nominations for the inaugural class of Alumni Excellence Award recipients in an effort to establish a new tradition of honoring outstanding graduates for their accomplishments and impact on the community.
To be eligible for the award, nominees must be individuals who either graduated from Central High School, Manual Training High School, Muskogee High School or who attended school in the district for the majority of their K-12 experience.
The deadline for submitting nominations is Wednesday, May 31, 2023.
Recipients of the awards will be honored during a reception in the fall of 2023. The date will be announced at a later time.
Awards include the following designations.
Rougher Hero Award
The Rougher Hero Award recognizes alumni of Muskogee Public Schools who through their ability to assemble, lead, and rally to meet challenges, or individual works of compassion, make a positive impact on individual lives, their communities, and the world.
Young Career Achievement Award
The young career achievement award recognizes alumni of Muskogee Public Schools under the age of 35 who has made significant achievements in their chosen field or profession. This individual represents their alma mater publicly in a way to enhance the reputation of Muskogee Public Schools.
Service To The Community Award
The service to the community award recognizes alumni of Muskogee Public Schools, who through voluntary or paid work, have significantly contributed to the betterment of their community, state, nation, or the world.
Service To The Schools Award
The service to the school’s award recognizes alumni of Muskogee Public Schools who have demonstrated ongoing dedication to Muskogee Public Schools and honors that dedication by selflessly serving the institution in an extraordinary manner. This individual will have displayed a lifelong commitment to the success of Muskogee Public Schools through volunteerism, advocacy and/or financial support.
Professional Achievement Award
The professional achievement award recognizes distinguished alumni of Muskogee Public Schools who have a successful career, and who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in their chosen field or profession. This individual represents their alma mater in a positive way.
Lifetime Achievement Award
The lifetime Achievement Award is the highest alumni award that recognizes alumni of Muskogee Public Schools. It honors extraordinary accomplishments and a lifetime record of “unique and significant” service to their profession, the schools and demonstrated community engagement.
The deadline for submitting nominations is Wednesday, May 31, 2023.
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