DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARDS
If you know an Edinboro graduate who should receive the Distinguished Alumni Award, submit your nomination online.
GUIDELINES AND CRITERIA
About the Award
The Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Alumni Association (EUPAA) proudly acknowledges, celebrates and honors distinguished Alumni whose remarkable achievements and contributions epitomize the tradition of excellence at Edinboro University. Presented for the first time in 1976, the Distinguished Alumni Awards were established to pay tribute to those extraordinary Alumni who have used their Edinboro University education to bring excellence to their professional achievements, their avocational accomplishments, and-or their community service involvements (local, state, national, or global). In addition, the DAAs were established to honor dedicated Alumni who, through exceptional service to Edinboro University, have helped to advance the institution's mission and goals.
Distinguished award recipients are representative of the rich diversity of Edinboro University, and they provide inspiration for others. Through their enduring commitment to excellence, integrity, civility, diversity and service, they serve as stellar examples for future graduates of Edinboro University.
Award recipients are honored at the Distinguished Alumni Awards dinner held in the Spring of each year on the campus of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. Honorees are also invited to visit and speak to classes in the discipline of their major or a related discipline, if appropriate.
Eligibility
Nominees must meet the following criteria:
- Receipt of a master's or bachelor's degree from Edinboro University or its predecessor schools and colleges
NOTE: Those who attended the university but did not graduate and those affiliated with Edinboro University or its predecessor schools and colleges may be considered on a special case-by-case basis.
Exempted from consideration for these awards are current members of the Alumni Association Board of Directors (not including honorary lifetime members), current members of the Council of Trustees, Faculty and Staff. Once an individual is no longer associated with the above categories, he/she will be eligible for consideration.
Nomination Process
Those who wish to nominate an alumna(us) for a Distinguished Alumni Award must submit to the Edinboro University Distinguished Alumni Awards Committee:
- The completed nomination form.
- A one- or two-page letter of recommendation addressing significant accomplishments that qualify this individual for this award. The letter may come from the nominator or alternate supporter.
- Other relevant supporting documents not to exceed five pages.
Submissions that do not include a nomination form and a one- or two-page letter of recommendation will not be considered.
A complete set of nominations materials must be received at the Alumni Relations Office no later than October 1st. Late nominations will be considered for the following year.
If you have any questions, please contact the Edinboro University Alumni Relations Office at 800-526-0117.
Mail nominations to:
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Distinguished Alumni Awards
Alumni Relations Office
210 Meadville Street
Edinboro, PA 16444
Selection Process
Selection will be based on information submitted by the nominator via the nomination form, and other required nomination materials:
- The nomination form and materials for each nominee will be considered by the Edinboro University Distinguished Alumni Awards Committee, which is comprised of members of the Edinboro University Alumni Association Board of Directors, Faculty and Staff. The committee will meet at least once a year to make its selection. Meeting attendance by three of the five voting committee members will qualify as a quorum. Once a nomination is received, it will be reviewed for that year and the following year only. In any given year, three to five total awards will be made only if qualified nominations have been submitted.
In making its selection(s), the DAA Committee will give varying consideration to the following areas:
- Professional Accomplishments
- Service to the Community (local, state, national, and-or international)
- Service to Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
CATEGORIES
The Edinboro University Alumni Association invites you to nominate alumni whose achievements you feel merit these prestigious awards.
Distinguished Alumni Award: Presented in recognition of extraordinary achievements in a profession, career, or avocation, or for direct service to the local, national, or international community. It may be earned for many years of accomplishment or for one particularly noteworthy act. Established in 1976, this award will be presented to a maximum of three candidates in a given year for which qualified nominations have been submitted.
Young Alumni Award: Presented for achieving distinction in a profession, career, or avocation or for exceptional service to the University. Established in 2008, this award will be presented to one candidate in a given year and is restricted to alumni up to and including their 15th class year reunion.
Distinguished Service Award: Presented to one candidate in a given year for exceptionally meritorious service to Edinboro University. Established in 2008, this award may be presented to candidates who are not alumni of the University.
NOTE: The Distinguished Alumni Awards Committee reserves the right to consider a nominee for an award category other than that designated by the nominator. The DAA Committee will notify the nominator of any award category change.
