Distinguished Peers
Distinguished Peers
The Office of Minority Education recognizes 4 Distinguished Peers each academic year. There are five nomination categories for Distinguished Peers and two cycles throughout the academic year. Nominations for the 2024-2025 cycle are now being accepted!
Nomination Categories:
Entrepreneurship:
- Student has pursued entrepreneurial initiatives while at MIT.
- Demonstrated success in pioneering an innovative product/idea/service.
Public Service:
- Demonstrated service to others within the MIT community.
- Commitment to a mission driven organization and selfless service.
MIT Spirit:
- Commitment to strengthening the MIT community.
- Demonstrated MIT pride and enthusiastic participation in MIT events.
Performing Arts/Athletic Achievements:
- Demonstrated commitment to the performing arts and/or athletics.
- Engagement and/or participation with MIT performing arts groups or athletic teams.
Global Initiative and/or Experience:
- Demonstrated desire to participate in broad cultural experiences.
- Engagement and/or participation with MIT global programs/services.
Winners receive:
- A profile and publicity from the OME
- A name plate on the Distinguished Peers Perpetual Plaque
- Recognition and an award at the annual RISE Awards (formerly known as the Multicultural Awards Banquet)
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)
