The Lydia Moss Bradley Award Nomination Form

The Lydia Moss Bradley Award was established is 1985 to recognize outstanding service to Bradley University in the tradition of our founder. The criteria for this award is weighted toward the candidate that has served Bradley University in a significant way. Both alumni and non-alumni are eligible to receive this award.

Eligibility

  • 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 Lydia Moss Bradley 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/LMBaward_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

BU Alum Faculty/Staff Other
Please select a status.
  • Please enter your first name.
  • Please enter your last name.
  • Please enter your address.
  • Please enter your city.
  • Please select a state.
  • Please enter your zip code.
  • Please enter your home phone number.
  • Please enter a valid email address.

Nominee Information

Does the individual know that he/she is being nominated for this award? Yes No

Please select yes or no.

 

  • Please enter the nominee's first name.
  • Please enter the nominee's last name.
  • Please enter the nominee's address.
  • Please enter the nominee's city.
  • Please select the nominee's state of residence.
  • Please enter the nominee's zip code.
  • Please enter the nominee's home phone number.
  • Please enter a valid email address.

Questions

  1. In what capacity has the nominee been involved with Bradley University and for how long?
    Please describe in what capacity has the nominee been involved with Bradley University and for how long.
  2. Describe how the actions of this nominee have served or benefited Bradley University.
    Please describe how the actions of this nominee have served or benefited Bradley University.
  3. Describe any other activities or accomplishments that may be pertinent to this nomination.
    Please describe any other activities or accomplishments that may be pertinent to this nomination.
  4. 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.