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Outstanding Achievement AwardThis award may be conferred only on graduates, or former students of the University, who have attained unusual distinction in their chosen fields or professions or in public service, and who have demonstrated outstanding achievement and leadership on a community, state, national, or international level. The candidate's education at the University should represent a significant portion of his or her total postsecondary education. Outstanding Achievement Awards are not awarded to encourage or reward contributions to the University. Nomination DeadlineAt least 6 months before the award is presented. (For in December, all materials should be submitted in May). For presentation of awards in May, all materials should be submitted in October of the previous year.) Later submissions will be considered, but without any guarantee of timely decision. Who is eligible?The nominee cannot be a current member of faculty or staff, or a sitting Regent, but retirees are eligible. Selection CriteriaSee Nomination Procedures. Selection ProcessThe college honors committee forwards its recommendations to the Senate All-University Honors Committee. A nomination approved by the Senate All-University Honors Committee is submitted to the President and, finally, to the Board of Regents for approval. Nomination ProcedureLetter from Nominator -- should focus on personal knowledge of the nominee's career accomplishments and reputation (one page is acceptable). Submit nominations, including contact information, toSubmit to-- honors committee of the appropriate college, if one exists, and if not, to the All-University Honors Committee, c/o Vickie Courtney, University Senate, 427 Morrill Hall, 100 Church St SE, Minneapolis, MN, 55455. For additional information about this award go to: http://www1.umn.edu/usenate/committees/alluhonors.htmlPrevious recipients of this award. |
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