Nita M. Landrum Award

The Nita M. Landrum Award, established in 1994, recognized alumni or friends who have provided sustained volunteer service for the betterment of the Alumni Association and/or the university, especially in their home communities. Award winners receive an engraved plaque during the annual Homecoming Awards Banquet.

Candidates may be an individual, couple, or family who have contributed time and energy over a sustained period, suggested to be five years. Individuals who previously received recognition for their service to FHSU and immediate family of the Awards and Recognition committee members are not eligible. The selection committee will not overlook persons who have served loyally and faithfully in the past, but who currently may not be active volunteers. The award is named in honor of Nita M. Landrum. She received a bachelor of science degree in education from FHSU in 1926 and completed a master's degree in 1934. In 1926, the Onaga, Kan., native began serving FHSU in both paid and volunteer capacities. She retired in 1994.