Congratulations it is always great to be honored and you deserve it for your drive and dedication to getting finished. In case you didn't look it up here is what it says on the EC website.

Ewald B. Nyquist Award
In recognition of the leadership of Ewald B. Nyquist, author of the College, who was determined to extend the quality of educational opportunity from kindergarten through college to learners everywhere, the Trustees of Excelsior College present this award for academic excellence and outstanding achievement in earning a degree through independent study.

So way to go

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Judy -
AS - Computer Science - Andover college
BS - Mgmt Information Systems -June 08
MS - Info Systems Mgmt - Start Aug 08 - UMBC