Young Alumni Award

The USAO Young Alumni Award is presented by the USAO Alumni Association to alumni and former students who attended USAO within the past 15 years.  The award is extended in recognition of professional achievement and service to society and the University, which has thus brought honor and distinction to the college. 

Criteria for Selection:

1.  Up to three honorees may be inducted annually.  The Hall of Fame/Young Alumni Committee may choose also to induct posthumously.  At the committee’s discretion, others may be selected for recognition.

2.  Individuals recommended must be graduates or former students of USAO who have demonstrated leadership, achievement and a strong commitment to the University.

3.  Any individual or group may submit a nomination to the USAO Alumni Development Office by May 31.  Receipt of all nominations will be acknowledged in writing or via email.

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.  Members of 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. 

7. Nominations will be held and considered for two additional years after submission if not awarded in the same year.

Nomination Process:

The nomination form must be complete, signed and return by the deadline date. The nomination form should include:

1. Nominee’s vita or resume
2. At least one (but not more than six) letters of recommendation
3. Narrative of not more than six pages outlining the nominee’s:
   
   1. Professional achievements
   2. Professional affiliations and recognitions
   3. Civic and humanitarian service
   4. Honors and awards
   5. Service to USAO and the Alumni Association
   6. Other significant information

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.

Nomination Form (Please download and print)

Recipients:

2012
April Doshier

2011
Christopher Price

2010
Grant Evans
Brandon Pasley

2009
Andrea Wood Brock

2007
Amy Brooks Ingram
Paul Mayes