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Lori Torgerson Chesser `84 (center, pictured with President Kristi Mindrup `00, left, and 2025-26 WIU Alumni Council President Molly Holmes `01 `04) was one of the 2025 Alumni Achievement Award recipients.
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Alumni Association Seeks Alumni Award Nominations

July 31, 2026

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MACOMB, IL - - The Western Illinois University Alumni Association is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Alumni Achievement Award. Nominations will be accepted until Monday, Aug. 31.

The Alumni Achievement Award recognizes alumni who have made outstanding contributions in one or more of the following ways: exceptional accomplishment in their chosen field; exceptional service in local, state or national affairs; and exceptional service in support of the advancement and continued excellence of WIU.

The Alumni Achievement Award will be presented to recipients at the Fall 2026 Commencement Ceremony.

Detailed criteria and information regarding the nomination process are available at wiu.edu/alumni/recognition/criteria.php.

For questions regarding the Alumni Achievement Award, contact the WIU Alumni Association at alumni@wiu.edu or call (309) 298-1914.

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