Staff Advisory Council

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Mizzou Alumni Association Award for Alumni Relations Excellence

The Alumni Award was established in 2006 by the Staff Advisory Council to honor a staff member (75%+FTE) outside the Division of Development and Alumni Relations who exemplifies the Alumni Association’s concern for fostering good relations with alumni.  The award which consists of a plaque and $1000 will be presented at the Staff Recognition Week awards ceremony.

Criteria for Nomination and Selection:

This award will be presented to the individual judged by the committee from the material submitted who best creates positive and memorable experiences with alumni thus strengthening their lifelong connection to MU.  Examples of extraordinary and genuine concern in behalf of alumni’s interests will be helpful in making a decision.  PLEASE NOTE: employees of the Hospitals and Clinics are not eligible for these awards.  These employees should be nominated for the Hospitals and Clinics internal awards.


How to Nominate an MU Staff Member

  1. Complete and sign the nomination form.  A Word version of the form is available for completion on the computer.  Handwritten submissions should use the pdf version (requires Acrobat Reader).
  2. Nominations must be submitted on this form.
  3. One additional sheet of paper (front and back) will be accepted.
  4. Additional support letters, statements, or other information will not be accepted.
  5. Please give specific examples of qualifications that meet the criteria for nomination.
  6. Information on this form must be LEGIBLE (printed or typed) in order to be considered.
  7. The nominator must sign the nomination form.

The nomination information will be reviewed for eligibility and content.
Finalists will be determined.  Interviews will be conducted to complete the selection process.  (Finalists must be present at the designated interview time).

Submit nomination by deadline in an envelope marked “Alumni Association Award” to:
Staff Council, 27 Jesse Hall

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