Distinguished Alumni Recognition Awards

Distinguished Alumni Award

Presented to an UMPI alumnus/alumna who has/had a successful career that reflects well on the University. The awardee shall possess one or more of the following: outstanding leadership qualities, has received professional recognition that has reflected positively on the University, active or supportive involvement with the Alumni Association and/or the University, or a demonstrated impact on the community in which he/she lives or works. This distinction is awarded to an individual who has been out of college for more than 20 years with preference given to those nearing the end of their career or as a means of recognizing an outstanding achievement within their field.

Distinguished Educator Award

Presented to an UMPI alumnus/alumna who has received ongoing recognition as an outstanding educator, has received professional recognition that has reflected positively on the University, and made long term contributions to the Alumni Association and/or the University or the Community in which he/she lives or works. The recipient should be an individual who has taught for at least 20 years or is nearing retirement. When all qualities are equal, preference will be given to those nearing retirement.

Graduate of the Last Decade (GOLD) Award

Presented to an UMPI alumnus/alumna for outstanding professional achievement, contributions to the community and exemplary service to the University. The recipient of this award shall be a standout amongst their peers. The recipient must have completed his/her degree within the last 10 years.

Alumni Nomination Form:

Please answer as fully as you can. If you don’t know a graduation year, your best guess would be helpful.
Select which award applies to your candidate

Nominee Information

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In the area below, please list and describe the nominee’s professional accomplishments, including any leadership roles or elected positions. In your description, be sure to include the duties and impact the nominee may have had in those roles. Please include any special honors, awards, or other recognition this nominee has received.
Please list and describe the nominee’s service activities deserving special recognition, including voluntary service to UMPI and other volunteerism. For all voluntary service please list the number of years the nominee has been serving in each organization (if known).

Nominator Information

Contact Us

Candace Elliott

Assistant Director of Alumni Relations and Annual Fund
Phone
(207) 768-9425
Email
candace.elliott@maine.edu