The nominee must be an alumnus of Kansas State University. An alumnus is any person who has completed at least 30 hours in residency at the University. A period of at least fifteen years should have elapsed after termination of undergraduate course work, except in rare and unusual situations. Only living alumni are eligible. Selection Criteria Humanitarian service to society rather than material success alone.
Humanitarian service is defined as actions which have helped improve the welfare of humankind.
Outstanding career in chosen field of endeavor. Direct service to the University should receive consideration, but such service is not mandatory. Political success alone shall not be considered as a measure of service. Selection shall be based upon the life career of a nominee rather than upon a single activity or incident.