Distinguished Peer Nomination Form

Nominate yourself or a peer to be recognized as a Distinguished Peer!

The Office of Academic Community, Empowerment, and Success recognizes 4 Distinguished Peers each academic year. Winners receive:

  • A profile and publicity from OACES
  • A name plate on the Distinguished Peers Perpetual Plaque
  • Recognition and an award at the annual UAC Awards

These nominations are only open to current undergraduate students (not alumni). Nominations are accepted on a rolling basis (see priority deadlines below) and all nominations are valid for one academic year.

Questions? distinguishedpeers [at] mit.edu (distinguishedpeers[at]mit[dot]edu)

Submission deadlines for AY2025-2026

Deadlines (11:59PM EST)
November 16, 2025
March 01, 2026

 

Nominator Information
Is the nominee a current MIT student?
OACES programs/services the nominee has participated in:
Please indicate which of these identities apply to the nominee, if any: (optional)
those whose parents' highest level of education is a high school diploma or less
an individual whose family's taxable income for the preceding year did not exceed 150 percent of the poverty level amount

Entrepreneurship:

  1. Student has pursued entrepreneurial initiatives while at MIT.
  2. Demonstrated success in pioneering an innovative product/idea/service.

Public Service:

  1. Demonstrated service to others within the MIT community.
  2. Commitment to a mission driven organization and selfless service.

MIT Spirit:

  1. Commitment to strengthening the MIT community.
  2. Demonstrated MIT pride and enthusiastic participation in MIT events.

Performing Arts/Athletic Achievements:

  1. Demonstrated commitment to the performing arts and/or athletics.
  2. Engagement and/or participation with MIT performing arts groups or athletic teams.

Global Initiative and/or Experience:

  1. Demonstrated desire to participate in broad cultural experiences.
  2. Engagement and/or participation with MIT global programs/services.

Prestigious Fellows:

  1. Recipient of a major award, a notable academic achievement or fellowship, etc.

Strong nominations include specific information on activities, initiatives, etc. that the nominee has participated in. Short (e.g., one sentence) and vague nominations are not considered.

Please write nominations in the third person only (do not use "I" statements).