To be considered for the Distinguished Alumni Award, nominees must meet the following criteria: Be a graduate of Raymore-Peculiar High School, Peculiar High School, or Raymore High School. Have graduated at least 10 years before being nominated. Demonstrate integrity and serve as a positive role model for young people. Have made significant contributions to their community or professional field, or achieved something extraordinary that has had a profound and positive impact. Please note: Elected officials are eligible for nomination; however, individuals currently running for political office are not eligible for the award.

Anyone may nominate an eligible graduate for the Distinguished Alumni Award. Nomination & Selection Process Submit a nomination: Complete the nomination form and include supporting materials highlighting the nominee's accomplishments and contributions. Nominee notification: All nominees will be contacted to accept their nomination and provide a current résumé or biography. Committee review: The Foundation Alumni Committee reviews nominations based on the information submitted. The committee does not conduct additional research. Selection notification: Both the selected inductee and the nominator will be notified in December. Future consideration: Nominations that are not selected will be retained for consideration for one additional year. Supporting Materials Nominators are encouraged to include letters of recommendation, newspaper articles, a résumé, or other documentation that helps demonstrate the nominee's qualifications and impact. Nomination Deadline: November 30 to be considered for the January award.