SWOCC release – COOS BAY, OR – Southwestern Oregon Community College is seeking the community’s help to honor graduates who have gone on after college to improve their professions, education, communities, and the world. Each year since 1992, the College has requested nominations for a distinguished alumnus. The College is accepting nominations for 2024 through April 1. To be eligible, nominees must have graduated with a degree or certificate, or have completed a minimum of 60 credits from Southwestern. Past recipients have included leaders in education, the arts, Native American tribes, business and finance, research, health care, and the military. Today, Southwestern’s graduates continue to distinguish themselves in professions and innovative efforts to build friendships around the globe. The College wants to celebrate these individuals who have contributed selflessly to improving society. Please consider nominating alumni for the recognition they deserve. To read more about past recipients, go to Alumni News at www.socc.edu/alumni-news/. To download the nomination form, go to: https://www.socc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/dist_alumni_nom_fillable.pdf Please submit nomination forms by April 1 to: alumni@socc.edu Or mail them to: Southwestern Oregon Community College, c/o President’s Office, 1988 Newmark Ave., Coos Bay, OR 97420.