Haverford Seeking Nominations for Alumni Awards
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Please read the descriptions below and if this brings to mind any Haverford Alums. Keep in mind that these awards, with the exception of the Forman Award will be presented during Reunion Weekend (May 31, 2008) so it's a great time to honor someone who is celebrating a reunion year!
Submit your nominations today via the College's web site: http://www.haverford.edu/alumnirelations/awards/ For Service to Humanity Haverford Award: The Haverford Award supports and demonstrates the College's expressed concern for the application of knowledge to socially useful ends. It seeks to identify, reward and focus public attention on those alumni/ae who best reflect Haverford's concern with the uses to which they put their knowledge, humanity, initiative, and individuality. Neither age nor service to the College is a consideration in granting the award.
Forman Award: The Lawrence Forman Award goes to a superior Haverford athlete who, throughout his or her career or volunteer time, has devoted a significant portion of his or her energy to the betterment of society. The award honors Lawrence Forman '60, one of the outstanding athletes in the history of Haverford College. After graduation, Larry committed his life both to the betterment of humankind and to international understanding. This award will be presented at the annual athletics awards banquet.
For Sustained Service to The College Alumni/ae Award: The Alumni/ae Award, the most distinguished award given by the Association for alumni/ae activities, honors an individual who, in a variety of ways, provides or has provided sustained service to Haverford. It recognizes especially loyal and active support of the work of the College.
Haverford College Young Alumni Award Established in 2007, this award is designed to recognize established and future leaders among Haverford College's young alumni, defined as those who have been an alumnus for 10 years or less. Nominees will have shown great promise and accomplishment in their chosen profession and/or community, public or humanitarian service, demonstrated leadership capability and substantial commitment to the mission of the College.
Haverford College Alumni Distinguished Achievement Award Established in 2007, this award is designed to recognize an individual who has achieved personal success, made an outstanding contribution to his/her chosen field of endeavor, achieved recognition by his/her colleagues, and brought honor to themselves and to Haverford College through their distinguished achievements.
Please be certain to provide as much detailed background information as possible (including personal stories, newspaper articles, concurrence from other alums, or other information in support of your nomination.
Not sure whether your nominee qualifies for nomination?
call the Alumni Office at 610 896-1004 (or email alumni [at] haverford.edu)
DEADLINE for Alumni Award nominations is March 28, 2008.