The RSM Distinguished Alumni Awards (DAA) are presented annually to outstanding alumni of the school,
in recognition of excellent contributions to society, business and/or the RSM community.
Nominees for these awards are chosen from our network of more than 40,000 RSM alumni.
Members of the RSM community which consists of students, staff, faculty members, and alumni, can submit nominations in three categories.
Acknowledges alumni who are a force for positive change in business or society. This can be as a part of a corporate community, as an entrepreneur, or as an individual whose life mission is to improve the lives of others or to protect or improve the environment.
Recognises alumni volunteers who share their time or resources to contribute to the school’s reputation, research, education and student experience, or help promote alumni relations.
A new award in 2020 to highlight the work being done by alumni in service of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Each year, a new SDG will be highlighted. In 2020, the award will acknowledge an alum who is initiating and leading action to remove barriers and improve the professional, educational or societal experience for all genders.
Nominations are now open for the 2020 awards!
Alumni who have received a degree from RSM (and its predecessors, as listed on our website) can be nominated.
RSM alumni, students, faculty members and staff members can make nominations through the online nomination form. You cannot nominate yourself, and only completed forms will be accepted.
Award nominees are asked to accept their nomination. Upon accepting the nomination, the nominees will officially enter the election process and their profiles will be published on our website and social media.