This form must be completed by the nominator. Nomination forms must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, September 12. Each year, the EIU community honors faculty and staff members who exemplify EIU pride, service, and contributions by selecting them to serve as the Homecoming Faculty/Staff Lord & Lady. Any currently employed EIU faculty or staff member may be nominated by members of the EIU community and, if selected, will be recognized as EIU Homecoming Royalty throughout Homecoming Week. Key Dates: • Nomination Deadline: 4:30 p.m. on Friday, September 12 • Coronation Walkthrough: 4–5 p.m. on Monday, October 6, Grand Ballroom, MLK Jr. University Union • Coronation Ceremony: 7 p.m. on Monday, October 6, Grand Ballroom, MLK Jr. University Union Rules & Regulations: 1. Nominators must be current EIU students, faculty, staff, or administrators. 2. Nominators must complete and submit a Faculty/Staff Lord & Lady Nomination Form by the deadline. 3. The 2025 Faculty/Staff Lord & Lady will be selected based on: • Classroom or workplace performance • Campus and community engagement • Professional contributions and achievements • Overall commitment to EIU 4. Nominees must: • Have a minimum of one year of EIU employment. • Be full-time faculty or staff members. • Demonstrate university pride, service, and dedication to EIU. • Be available to serve as Homecoming Royalty. • Be willing to participate in Homecoming events, including the Coronation, Parade, and Football Game.