UNLV COLLEGE OF EDUCATION ALUMNI CHAPTER ANNOUNCES

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR

THE 2016 ALUMNI OF THE YEAR AWARD

The UNLV College of Education Alumni Chapter is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the College of Education Alumni of the Year Award, the highest and most prestigious award given by the chapter.

The award is designed to recognize a UNLV College of Education alumnus or alumna who has made an impact on UNLV through the significant contributions they’ve made to society in their professional field or through their personal achievements. The award is not based on accomplishments achieved during the current year but on contributions over their lifetime.

Nominations are being accepted from alumni, faculty, students, staff, volunteers, and the general public. Selection criteria includes the following:

●The applicant must be an individual

●The applicant must have graduated with a degree from the college

●The applicant cannot be a current member of the chapter alumni board or in a leadership position within the college

To apply, submit a completed nomination form by January 29, 2016. Previous award recipients include:

  • 2015 Dr. William "Mike" Barton '00 '06
  • 2013 Pat Skorkowsky '94
  • 2012 Janet (Husmann) Lowe ’68
  • 2011 Elizabeth Giles ’81 ’92
  • 2010 Dr. Larry K. Shumway ’93
  • 2009 Dr. Carolyn G. Goodman ’73
  • 2008 Sandy Miller ’71
  • 2005 Dr. Christopher Kelly ’70 ’75 ’96 ’02
  • 2004 Dr. Monica Brown ’97 ’01
  • 2003 Christine Chairsell ’83 ’85 ’01
  • 2002 Dr. Christy Falba ’89
  • 2001 Lucy Klinkhammer ’92
  • 2000 George Ann Rice ’69 ’82
  • 1999 Cynthia Montoya ’77 ’82
  • 1998 Suzanne Ernst ’74
  • 1997 Chris Giunchigliani ’79
  • 1996 Donald McHenry ’72 ’74

UNLV COLLEGE OF EDUCATION ALUMNI CHAPTER

NOMINATION FOR ALUMNI OF THE YEAR AWARD

NOMINATIONS DUE BY JANUARY 29, 2016

Name of Nominee: ______Class: ______

Address: ______

Phone: ______E-mail: ______

Submitted By: ______Class: ______

Phone: ______E-mail: ______

Please use the following form to describe the nominee’s service and accomplishments, being sure to address the criteria listed below. You are encouraged to include letters of recommendation, the candidate’s resume/curriculum vita, and other materials in support of this nomination.

●CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

●VOLUNTEER SERVICE TO UNLV

●PUBLIC SERVICE AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

●PERSONAL QUALITIES AND DEDICATION TO UNLV’S MISSION

NOMINATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M. ON JANUARY 29, 2016

Please return this form and additional materials electronically to the

UNLV COLLEGE OF EDUCATION ALUMNI ASSOCIATION:


Person Being Nominated:______

First MILast

Date(s) of Attendance at UNLV: ______(i.e. Fall 78 – Spring 82)

Graduated from UNLV:Yes No

Service/Involvement with UNLV:

Other Awards/Honors:

Career Accomplishments:

Service/Contributions to UNLV Alumni Association and the UNLV College of Education Alumni Chapter:

Why is the nominee deserving of recognition as the UNLV College of Education Alumni of the Year?