Since 2006, Great Oaks has honored those alumni who have distinguished themselves personally and professionally, and who have had an impact on their world.

Past honorees include business and community leaders, teachers, and craft professionals, as well as an inventor, a state representative, an Olympic gold medalist, and an Emmy Award nominee.

Nominations for the 2011 Distinguished Alumni award are now being accepted. Anyone can nominate an eligible graduate.

Nomination forms are available at www.greatoaks.com/alumni or by calling Andrea Earick at (513) 612-3645.

The deadline for submissions is Oct. 7.

To be eligible for the Distinguished Alumni Award, nominees must have attended a Great Oaks Career Campus full-time career program as an adult, high school or satellite student, and have graduated at least 10 years ago.