Purpose of Award
The University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown's Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes the accomplishments of UPJ alumni for their: individual achievements, leadership in their professions, service to their community, and loyalty to their alma mater. This award is the highest honor that the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown bestows upon its alumni. It has been created to celebrate the excellence and achievement of the over 17,000 alumni of the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown.
Eligibility
Candidates must have earned a bachelor's or associate's degree from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown (Candidates may also have earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Pittsburgh after completing two years of study at UPJ during a period when 4-year degrees were not available at the Johnstown campus). Current members of the UPJ Advisory Board, current employees of the University of Pittsburgh, and current members of the UPJ Alumni Association Board of Directors are not eligible for the award. There is no limit placed on the number of nominations that can be submitted for an individual, however, an individual can receive the award only once. Nominations will not be carried over into others years for consideration.
Nomination Process
Nominations for this award may be made by any member of the University community, including alumni, faculty, staff, and Advisory Board members. Any person wishing to nominate an individual for the award should submit a nomination packet, which must include the following:
- completed nomination form,
- cover letter explaining why the candidate should be considered for the award, and
- details on awards, certificates, or other recognition received by the nominee. Additionally, news clipping and a resume/CV can be included.
It is requested that candidates not be informed of their nomination for this award.
Selection Process
All nominations will be reviewed by a committee established by the UPJ Alumni Association (all members of the committee must be active members of the Alumni Association). The committee will then submit the top five candidates to the President of UPJ, the Director of Alumni and Community Relations, and the President of the Alumni Association for the final decision.
The nomination deadline is March 31, 2008.