The Distinguished Service to International Education Award is presented to a member of the UM community who has achieved an outstanding record of distinguished service to international education at UM. The award comes with a $500 prize.

2023 Winner

Dr. Kenton Swift, Professor Emeritus, Department of Accounting and Finance

List of previous recipients

Who is eligible:
Any member of the UM community.

Factors considered in the award process include:

• promotion of international curriculum and awareness.
• assistance to foreign students and scholars.
• international program development.
• promotion of overseas educational experiences among members of the UM campus community.
• distinguished work in international development.
• outstanding international scholarship.
• teaching.

Who may nominate:
Any individual, group, or organization within the UM community.

Nomination requirements:

• Nomination form (link below)
  
• 2 letters of reference
• Current CV

Selection process:
The final selection is by UM's International Council.

Submit a nomination using Submittable:

Questions:
John Matt
Educational Leadership
406-243-5610