Alumni Achievement Award Criteria

Purpose:

The Alumni Achievement Award recognizes UW-Marshfield/Wood County alumni for outstanding achievement and/or leadership demonstrated in their chosen fields of interest, or to the UW-Marshfield/Wood County Campus.  

Selection Criteria:

• The recipient must be an alumnus of the UW-Marshfield/Wood County Campus having completed at least 24 semester hours, or a former student who, in the opinion of the selection committee, is qualified for the honor.
• The recipient must have attended the UW-Marshfield/Wood County Campus within the past 10 years.
• The recipient must have demonstrated professional, civic, or social achievements indicative of emerging talent and future potential.

Nominations:

Nominations may be made by anyone, except the nominee.  You do not need to be an alumnus to nominate an individual for the UW-Marshfield/Wood County Alumni Achievement Award. Completed nominations must be submitted by August 1.  A nomination will be maintained and considered for up to three years, after that time an individual must be re-nominated for further consideration.

Restrictions:

• Current members of the Alumni Association Board of Directors and Alumni Awards Committee members may not be considered for the award.
• Previous award recipients are not eligible for consideration. 

Selection:

• Selection of the recipient(s) is made by the Alumni Awards Committee and approved by the UW-Marshfield/Wood County Alumni Association Board of Directors.
• Awards Committee members:  Association president (ex-officio), two members of the Alumni Association Board of Directors, two at large alumni members, and one faculty member (current or emeritus).

Presentation:

Award will be presented at the Annual Alumni Association Banquet.  The Alumni Association will host each recipient and a guest at the Annual Alumni Banquet and Awards presentations.