Alumni Awards of Distinction

 


Criteria & Nominations Process

The Alumni Awards of Distinction honor graduates who personify the University’s tradition of excellence and service. Through their personal and professional achievements, these individuals bring distinction to UCR, contribute to the betterment of society and enhance their communities.

Nominations for the Alumni Awards of Distinction are accepted year-round. The deadline to submit nominations for the 2008 awards has passed. Any nominations submitted at this time will be held for consideration for 2009.

Criteria:

• Alumni who have attained a degree from UCR are eligible for the awards.
  
  
• Alumni, friends, former award recipients, professional colleagues and members of the UCR community are encouraged to submit nominations.
  
  
• Nominations from colleagues and associates will be given greater weight than self-nominations. 
  
  
• Nominations are accepted in multiple categories; however, the Awards Committee reserves the right to consider nominees for the category it deems most appropriate.
  
  
• Nominations are kept on file for three years. The nominator may request the same paperwork be used for two more years, before a new nomination is required. This does not mean that you have to use the previous year’s nomination paperwork but the option is available.
  
  
• Current members of the UCR Alumni Association Board of Directors are not eligible for nomination.
  
  

THE AWARDEES MUST ATTEND THE ALUMNI AWARDS OF DISTINCTION BANQUET. The awards may not be conferred in absentia; however, they may be granted posthumously.

Nomination Materials:

1. Download a nomination form. Forms can also be obtained by contacting the UCR Alumni Association.
   
2. Submit a letter stating the nomination category and outline the candidate’s qualifications with clear and concise detail. 

The following points are provided as a guide to substantiate the nomination:

• What are your candidate’s outstanding achievements that merit recognition by the UCR Alumni Association?
  
  
• Why is this the appropriate time in your candidate’s life or career for this recognition to be awarded?
  
  
• Has your candidate’s work had an influence in the broader community beyond their own sphere of vocational or volunteer achievement? 
  
  
• Include the candidate’s current curriculum vita or resume and any additional information and/or materials you believe to be relevant.
  
  
• Additional letters of support are welcome but must be submitted by the deadline to be considered.
  

Direct nominations to:

UCR Alumni Association Awards Committee
Alumni & Constituent Relation - 007
2203 Alumni & Visitors Center
900 University Ave.
Riverside, CA 92521-0110
(951) UCR-ALUM or (800) 426-ALUM
(951) 827-3186 FAX