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Deadline

July 15, 2026

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Grant Type

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Overview

Maynard K. Hine Award

Overview: Named for the first chancellor of the Indianapolis campus, the Maynard K. Hine Award recognizes individual alumni who have made significant contributions in support of the IU Indianapolis campus and its alumni program.

Purpose: To honor alumni who support IU Indianapolis and recognize accomplishments of remarkable alumni who make significant contributions to the IU Indianapolis campus.

Geographic Scope: IU Indianapolis campus and alumni

Focus Areas:

  • Significant contributions in support of IU Indianapolis campus

  • Support of IU Indianapolis alumni program

  • Community engagement and service

  • Volunteer services and contributions

  • Participation in campus initiatives

  • School alumni and advisory boards

  • Corporate committees and affiliate groups

    • Award Nature: A bronze medal of Dr. Hine commissioned for presentation to each recipient

    Presentation: Annual IU Indianapolis Alumni Leaders Dinner

    History: Awards committee formed in 1973 after need for this type of award was identified. Award named after Maynard K. Hine, the first chancellor of the IU Indianapolis campus and former dean of the IU School of Dentistry, who believed that a strong alumni program is essential.

    Additional Recognition (Starting 2022): Schools and units have the opportunity to recognize their alumni leaders at the annual IU Indianapolis Alumni Leaders Dinner event.

    Contact Information:
    IU Indianapolis Office of Alumni Relations

  • Email: alum@iu.edu

  • Phone: 317-274-8828

    • 2025 Award Recipient:
    Nate Feltman, BA/BS'92, JD'94

    How to Apply

    How to Apply

    Nomination Deadline: July 15 of the current year

  • Nominations received after this date will be considered for the following year

    • Instructions: Provide complete and thorough information about the nominee to allow selection committee to fully consider the nomination

    Required Information:

  • Nominee information (name, contact details, degrees and graduation year)

  • Present occupation

  • IU Indianapolis community contribution (required field): What is the nominee's signature contribution to the IU Indianapolis community? Examples include:

    • - School alumni and advisory boards
    - Participation in campus initiatives
    - Corporate committees
    - Affiliate groups participation
    - Please include dates of service
    - Differentiate volunteer services and contributions versus job duties if employed by the University
  • Business information

  • Additional information (required): Since award recognizes significant contributions to IU Indianapolis, include:

    • - Specific examples of nominee's achievements relative to campus
    - Two letters of recommendation
    - If nominee is university employee, differentiate contributions as employee from contributions as alum
    - Services provided by nominee

    Contact for Questions:
    IU Indianapolis Office of Alumni Relations

  • Email: alum@iu.edu

  • Phone: 317-274-8828

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