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Alumni of Influence Nomination Form 2027

Nominator Information

In 500 words or less, please indicate why you believe your nominee should receive a University College Alumni of Influence Award. The letter should reference the criteria listed below:

 

NOMINATION CRITERIA 

Anyone can nominate someone for an Alumni of Influence.  People can self-nominate. Posthumous nominations are eligible. 

Nominations will be made through an online submission.   

Nominations must illustrate how the nominee exemplifies at least one of the following:  

1. Professional Achievement & Innovation  

  • Success, executive leadership, or groundbreaking advancements within their field  

  • Solved major societal challenges, changed their field, or pioneered new standards.   

2. Leadership & Influence  

  • Vision & Influence: Recognized as a pillar, pioneer, or role model who elevates their peers and paves the way for others.  

  • Core Values: Demonstrated integrity, perseverance in the face of adversity, and a commitment to championing equity and diversity.   

3. Community & Public Service  

  • Social Impact: Measurable contributions to local, national, or global communities through voluntary leadership, humanitarian work, or philanthropy.  

  • Advocacy: Dedicated service that reflects positively on the college's values.  

4. Connection to the College  

  • Campus Engagement: Acts as an active advocate, mentor, or volunteer for current students, or serves on institutional boards and committees.  

  • Lifelong Connection: A history of supporting the college's mission and inspiring future generations of graduates.  

5. Creativity, Ideas & Culture:  

  • Advanced the arts, humanities, or public discourse in ways that shape how people understand or imagine the world. 

UC Advancement still will review all applications before sending to the judges.  The team has the right, at their sole discretion, to eliminate anyone deemed to:  

  • Pose an institutional risk 

  • Not meet the qualifications for consideration 

There will be 5-7 recipients for the cycle, with one of these recipients being a Young Alumni of Influence (under 35 years of age). 

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