The Michael P. Malone International Leadership Award was established in 2000 to provide national recognition for a career of outstanding contributions to further international education at state and land-grant institutions. The Malone Award honors those who further international education in public higher education and is dedicated to the memory of Michael P. Malone (1940-1999), who served as president of Montana State University from 1991 until his untimely death in 1999.
The award provides national recognition for individuals who have made significant contributions to international programs, either through innovative practices or life-long impact. The award is presented at the Commission on International Initiatives Summer Meeting each summer.
To read more about the Malone Award application, visit our Guidelines and Requirements page. You can also view our Past Winners list here.
Applications for the 2025 cycle (Track II: Impact) of the Malone Award are now closed. Nominations for the 2026 cycle (Track I: Innovation) will open in early 2026.
To submit nominations or for any questions, please contact Jordan Merker, Assistant Director for International Engagement, at jmerker@aplu.org.
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