Distinguished Alumnus/a Award Nomination Form

The Bradley University Alumni Association adopted the Distinguished Alumnus/a Award program in 1952 to recognize those graduates who bring the highest distinction to themselves, their community and to Bradley University. Candidates must exemplify the qualities of irreproachable character and outstanding citizenship. Having these qualities, the selection committee will consider favorably those whose participation has resulted in a “change for the better” in significant situations, institutions, movements or fields of endeavor and whose achievements bring the greatest honor to Bradley University. Distinguished Alumnus/a Award recipients will automatically be inducted into Bradley University’s Centurion Society, and due consideration of the stature of this honor will be considered by the selection committee.

Eligibility

Candidates must have received a degree from Bradley University.
Officers of the Alumni Association, members of the selection committee, trustees, faculty and employees of the University are not eligible for awards.
Recipients must be available to accept their awards on campus at Founder’s Day. If, after notifying the recipient, s/he cannot be present at that time, his/her name will be resubmitted for the following year, and the committee’s 1st alternate choice will become the current year’s recipient.
Posthumous awards may be granted if the candidate died within the year prior to the date of selection.

Nominators should be aware that several changes have been made to the criteria and nomination process. These changes were made because of the increasing number of entries and to ensure fairness and consistency as judges review the nominations:

The nomination deadline is now APRIL 1. Late entries will not be considered.
Electronically submitted nominations are strongly preferred, and the nomination form must be completed in full. Narrative answers must be concise and must directly address the criteria and the question asked in the indicated format.
A maximum of three (3) supporting documents will be considered (e.g. letters, publications, resumes, etc.).

Guidelines for Submitting Online Nominations for the Distinguished Alumnus/a Award

Nominations may be submitted at any time during the year, but only those received on or before April 1 will be considered for the current year’s award. Should April 1 fall on a Saturday or Sunday, entries must be submitted by 5:00 pm (Central) on the Friday preceding April 1. Late entries will not be accepted.
All nominations must consist of a completed nomination form (using either the form below or the downloadable form noted below) and complete responses to the criteria. All fields must be completed in full. Narratives should contain complete, clear, and concise answers to criteria.
If nominations must be submitted via hard copy, please go to: www.bualum.org/about/DAAaward_form.pdf to download a form and instructions.
Select supporting documents carefully. A maximum of three (3) supporting documents will be considered (such as letters, articles, resumes, etc.). Any documentation exceeding the maximum of three (3) will be filed, but not distributed for consideration to the selection committee. Letters of recommendation for your nomination may not exceed one (1) 8 1/2" x 11" page each.
Nominations will be kept on file for three (3) years. The nominator may request the same paperwork be used for two more years before a new nomination is required. However, candidates will not automatically be reconsidered. A nominator MUST request the resubmission, and may be asked to provide additional information about the candidate.
Nominations will be reviewed by the selection committee on the basis of the data received and measured against the criteria noted for each award.

After completing the online form below, you may submit supporting documents via email to dana@bradley.edu. Please include “BUAA Award Nomination” and candidate’s name in the subject line.

Your Information

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Nominee Information

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Questions

Describe how the nominee’s professional, civic, or charitable efforts have resulted in a change for the better in significant situations, institutions, movements or fields of endeavor.
Please Describe how the nominee’s professional, civic, or charitable efforts have resulted in a change for the better in significant situations, institutions, movements or fields of endeavor.
How does the nominee’s activities demonstrate irreproachable character and outstanding citizenship?
Please describe how the nominee’s activities demonstrate irreproachable character and outstanding citizenship.
Describe any other activities or accomplishments that may demonstrate how this nominee brings distinction to themselves, their community or to Bradley University.
Please describe any other activities or accomplishments that may demonstrate how this nominee brings distinction to themselves, their community or to Bradley University.
What do you see as the single most outstanding achievement that makes this nominee deserving of this award?
Please describe the single most outstanding achievement that makes this nominee deserving of this award.