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Induction into the USAO Hall of Fame is the highest honor bestowed upon an individual by the USAO Alumni Association.  This award is extended to alumni and friends in recognition of their professional achievement and service to society, the university and, who have thus brought honor and distinction to the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma.

Criteria for Selection

1.  Up to three alumni may be inducted annually.  The selection committee may chose also to induct posthumously.  At the committee’s discretion, others may be selected for recognition.

2.  Individuals recommended must be graduates of USAO/OCLA/OCW.  Former students of USAO/OCLA/OCW who have demonstrated leadership and a strong commitment to the university also may be considered.

3.  Any individual or group may submit a nomination to the USAO Alumni Association Selection Committee by April 1.  Receipt of all nominations will be acknowledged in writing by the alumni association.

4.  While not a mandatory criterion, contributions to the advancement of the university and service to the university and/or alumni association may be considered.

5.  Officers of the alumni association or the USAO Alumni Association Board of Directors are not eligible for this award.

6.  The recipient must attend the induction ceremony; the committee will choose an alternate in the event that one of those originally selected cannot attend.  (Exceptions may be made at the committee’s discretion i.e. illness, infirmity.)  In the event the original nominee cannot attend, she/he shall be automatically considered for the following year. In the event an original nominee is not selected, she/he may be considered the following year.

Selection Committee

1.  The Selection Committee for the Hall of Fame will consist of three representatives from the USAO Alumni Board of Directors.

2.  Responsibilities of the Selection Committee:

            a. Solicit names for nomination of awards.

            b. Meet as a committee to select the Hall of Fame winner.

Method of Award

1.  Awards such as commemorative medallions and/or distinctive plaques will be presented during the induction with a ceremony appropriate to the importance and dignity of this honor.

2.  To honor the inductees, a picture will hang permanently in a place of honor at the university.

Nomination Form (Please download and print)