
Distinguished Alumni Award
College for Creative Studies alumni are makers and creators that communicate dreams, shape our daily interactions with the world around us, and are essential to the cultural advancement of our communities.
The College for Creative Studies’ Distinguished Alumni Award seeks to recognize CCS graduates who best exemplify what it means to be a creative leader. Alumni who have exhibited outstanding professional or artistic achievements, exceptional leadership in their community, a dedication to service, and a commitment to the advancement of artistic education should be considered for this award.
Nominees must be graduates of CCS and show a dedication to using their creative talents to create a positive impact in their personal and professional communities. Nominees must not have won the award previously. Current members of the CCS Board of Trustees and Alumni Council are not eligible.
Nominations are Closed

Prior Recipients
2024 Distinguished Alumni Award
Sydney James ’01, Illustration
2023 Distinguished Alumni Award
Mario Moore ’09, Illustration
2022 Distinguished Alumni Award
Nina Bianchi ’04 , Communication Design
2018 Distinguished Alumni Award
Kevin Beasley ’07, Art Practice (Fine Arts)
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