The University of Delaware Alumni Association is accepting nominations for its UDAA Alumni Wall of Fame Awards, UDAA Outstanding Alumni Awards, UDAA Warner and Taylor Awards for Outstanding Seniors, and UDAA Board of Director positions.

Alumni awards

Detailed information, a list of past recipients, and instructions on how to submit a nomination for the Alumni Wall of Fame and Outstanding Alumni Awards can be found at this website or by emailing alumni-association@udel.edu.  The deadline for both nominations is Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019 and the awards will be presented in a ceremony during Alumni Weekend.

UDAA Alumni Wall of Fame

In recognition of the many notable achievements of its alumni, the UD Alumni Association established the Alumni Wall of Fame in 1984. The Wall of Fame recognizes outstanding professional and public service achievements by UD.

Criteria:

• The nominee has made a significant contribution to further his/her profession.

• The nominee has made significant career accomplishments and achievements.

• The nominee has maintained a relationship with UD.

• The nominee is involved in his/her community.

UDAA Outstanding Alumni Awards

The Outstanding Alumni Awards are presented annually to an alumnus and alumna in recognition of their exemplary work on behalf of the UD and/or the UD Alumni Association.

For more than 50 years, the UD Alumni Association has honored University graduates with this award. Past recipients have been honored for their role in Alumni Association activities and programs, leadership roles and dedication to reunions, college or department alumni activities, service on advisory boards, University steering committees and department steering committees, to name a few.

Criteria:

• Service to the University may be a single act or it may be a long record of participation and involvement.

• Business and professional accomplishments, community service, and other factors are considered secondary to University and/or Alumni Association volunteer service.

• Current UD employees, University trustees, and members of the Alumni Association Board of Directors are not eligible for consideration.

Student awards

UDAA Warner and Taylor Awards for Outstanding Seniors

The Emalea Pusey Warner and Alexander J. Taylor Sr. Awards annually honor an outstanding woman and man, respectively, of the senior class. Recipients must demonstrate leadership, academic success and community service as exemplified by Mrs. Warner and Mr. Taylor. Students must also have a cumulative index of 3.5 or better at the end of the first semester of his/her senior year.

Nominations are due Friday, March 15, 2019.  Visit the website for more information and a listing of past recipients.

The recipients are honored at a luncheon, each receive a $2,500 award, lead the alumni delegates’ procession at spring Commencement and are invited to speak at the annual UDAA Awards Celebration held during Alumni Weekend.

Nominations must include:

• No more than four recommendation letters from faculty, members of the UD administration or someone connected to the student’s extra-curricular and community service activities which detail and illustrate how the nominee has excelled in each of the following areas: academic achievement; leadership on campus and/or in the community; and community service.

• A statement from the candidate in support of the application along with a current resume.

• A copy of the nominee’s transcript, either official or unofficial.

UDAA Board of Directors

Board nominations and additional information about the UD Alumni Association can be found by visiting this website. Applications are due Monday, April 15, 2019.

The association is governed by a board of directors consisting of three officers, 24 directors, the immediate past president and members at large. Three men and three women are selected annually to serve four-year terms starting July 1.

Volunteers possess strong passion for and pride in UD; are annual donors to UD; have often served in previous volunteer roles; and have a willingness to be actively engaged in the life of the University, its student and its alumni.  As part of its vision and mission, the UDAA seeks to actively engage and support future and current alumni in a lifelong relationship with UD. The UDAA is dedicated to engaging the entire alumni community by fostering a tradition of lifelong loyalty and commitment to UD.

 Criteria:

• The nominee should have a sincere interest in serving on a working board of directors and on one committee: alumni outreach, awards, executive, finance, or nominating.

• Though much of the work is done at the committee level, board members must attend four board meetings each year on the campus of the University of Delaware.

• Nominees should include a current resume/curriculum vitae with nominee’s history and qualifications in order to assist in the selection process.

• The nominee must include a statement of interest explaining why he/she wants to serve on the UDAA board of directors. Letters of reference, which provide insight into the nominee’s character and leadership qualities, may be submitted and are encouraged for additional support.

• Members of the UDAA Nominating Committee will interview all candidates via phone.

UD Alumni Association

All University of Delaware graduates are automatically granted membership in the UD Alumni Association (UDAA) upon graduation and are inducted with a pinning ceremony at Commencement.

The UDAA provides exceptional value and ongoing support to alumni worldwide by expanding benefits available to alumni, supporting regional and affinity club events, instilling pride through traditions on campus, recognizing students and alumni, and more.