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Distinguished Alumni Award Criteria

 

 

 

Purpose:

The Distinguished Alumni 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:

  • Be 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.

And one or more of the following:

  • College-related activities:  Including services to the UW-Marshfield/Wood County Campus, the UW-Marshfield/Wood County Foundation, the UW-Marshfield/Wood County Alumni Association, philanthropic activities and other support activities.
  • Professional achievements:  Demonstrated leadership in his / her chosen profession.
  • Civic achievements:  Contributed to the quality of life in their community.

 

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.

 

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