If you know an alum that you think deserves recognition,
there are only a few weeks left to nominate them for a UC Distinguished Alumni
Award! The deadline for the 2014
UC Distinguished Alumni Celebration nominations is December 18th.
The celebration
will be Thursday, June 12th at the Kingsgate Marriott on the UC
Campus. The UC Alumni Association holds this annual event to recognize and
celebrate the many contributions and overall excellence of UC alumni in
countless fields of endeavor, throughout the world.
Each year, four awards are given to the top nominated
alumni:
The William Howard
Taft Medal Award is given to an alumnus of UC solely for notable achievement
in his or her field. The award is in honor of Dr. William Howard Taft, 27th
president of the United States.
The Alumni Distinguished Service Award is
given to a dedicated alumni who make an outstanding contribution to UC by
aiding the advancement of the university through their service.
The UC Alumni
Association Mosaic Award is presented to an alumnus who has demonstrated
leadership while enhancing the community through cultivating collaborations,
fostering inclusiveness, championing the cause of the underrepresented and
promoting greater equity and opportunity for others.
The Jeffrey Hurwitz
Young Alumni Outstanding Achievement Award is given to a UC graduate who is
35 years old or younger for their significant professional achievement in his
or her field and continued service to the university and community. The award
is in honor of Jeffrey Hurwitz, former president of the UC Alumni Association.
The Distinguished Alumni Celebration is an exciting time for
alumni to get together and celebrate those who have truly made a difference. To
see videos of 2013 award recipients, click
here.
Remember, December 18th is fast approaching! Submit
your nominations before it is too late!
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