The DMC Distinguished Alumni of the Year Award honors a graduate who embodies the Des Moines Christian Portrait of a Graduate and demonstrates the DMC values of Community in Christ, Growing with Christ, and Loving like Christ. Through meaningful relationships, faithful service, and continued connection to the DMC community, this individual lives out their calling and reflects Christ’s love. Their faith is further evident in the integrity, leadership, and excellence they bring to their profession or vocation.
Nominations for the Distinguished Alumni of the Year Award should be submitted by December 31, 2026. The recipient will be notified in January 2027 and recognized at the April 10, 2027, True-Blue Gala.