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Outstanding Alumni Award
The purpose of the Outstanding Alumni Award is to recognize Fresno State alumni for outstanding accomplishments in
their eld(s), and to present such alumni to Fresno State students and alumni as examples of exceptional achievement. The
Fresno State Alumni Association works in conjunction with the deans of Fresno State’s eight schools/colleges, as well as
the deans of student affairs, graduate studies, the library, and the athletics director to identify and select candidates for the
awards.
NOMINATION CRITERIA
1. Each school/college, the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, Graduate Studies, Library, and
Athletics, will receive copies of all alumni nominated from their area, as well as nominations for the Distinguished
Alumna/us and Arthur Safstrom Service Award. The school/college or area will review and submit the names of its top
three candidates (in unranked order) for each award to the Fresno State Alumni Association by the end of March.
2. The Top Dog Selection Committee will meet and review all nominations. The Committee shall have the discretion to
accept or reject any of the candidates in each area.
3. The Executive Director of the Fresno State Alumni Association will notify the winners of the awards.
4. Individuals who receive the Outstanding Alumni Award will be honored at the Top Dog Alumni Awards Gala, hosted
by the Fresno State Alumni Association. Recipients are also hosted in the President’s skybox during a scheduled
home football game, and will be invited by their area dean or director to return to campus to share their expertise with
students, faculty, staff and administrators.
SELECTION PROCESS
The nominee should demonstrate
leadership and service to their
profession, the community, and
society-at-large.
Nominees shall have made a
signicant contribution as a volunteer
or donor to Fresno State.
The nominee should have a record of
distinction and accomplishment in
their eld.
The recipient or a family member
must be able to attend the awards
ceremony.
Nominees* shall have completed 30 units
of coursework from the school/college
submitting the nomination. In the case of the
Division of Student Affairs, the award winner
shall have completed 30 units of coursework
from Fresno State and have participated in
student activities. In the case of Athletics, the
award winner shall have completed 30 units
of coursework from Fresno State and have
participated as a player in at least one season
of any Fresno State recognized sport.
* Current Fresno State employees must be
nominated for reasons outside of their actual job
description.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Submit the information below with the nomination form:
1. Complete all questions on the following pages.
2. Biography or professional resume and any letters of reference for the nominee to this form (must be no less than one
page, and no more than three pages in length).
3. Attachments may not be used in lieu of answering nomination questions.
Submission deadline:
1. All nominations will be reviewed to ensure they are complete. Incomplete nominations will be sent back to the
nominator for resubmission.
2. Please submit your nomination by Monday, March 5, 2018 at 4:00 P.M.
3. For additional information, please call 559.278.ALUM.
Submit your nomination to the Fresno State Alumni Association
By Email: mschulz@csufresno.edu
By Mail: 2625 E Matoian Way SH124, Fresno, CA 93740
By Fax: 559.278.6790
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Please Print
I am pleased to nominate:
Address:
This nominee attended California State University, Fresno and graduated in
The nominee can be contacted at:
with a degree in
First Name Middle Maiden Last Name
Year of graduation
Give full name of degree earned
Street City State Zip
ABOUT THE NOMINEE
Phone Number: Email:
Mobile / Home Work
Please complete the following:
From the following list, please select the colleges or areas the nominee is eligible for.
College of Arts and Humanities
College of Health and Human Services
College of Science and Mathematics
Athletics
College of Social Sciences
Graduate Studies
Craig School of Business
Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology
Kremen School of Education and Human Development
Henry Madden Library
Lyles College of Engineering
Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
Staff Initials: Date:
The nominee has has completed at least 30 units of coursework at California State University, Fresno.
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Address:
Your Name: Relation to the nominee:
Your Signature: Date:
Street City State Zip
THIS NOMINATION IS MADE BY
What is your relationship to Fresno State?
Alumna/us
Community Member
Donor
Fresno State faculty
Fresno State administration or staff
Fresno State student
Phone Number: Email:
Mobile / Home Work
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Submit the information below with the nomination form:
(REQUIRED) In no less than 2-3 paragraphs, please describe the nominee's record of distinction and accomplishment in
their eld. Provide specic examples of accomplishments, relative projects and signicant contributions.
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Outstanding Alumni Award
Submit the information below with the nomination form:
(REQUIRED) In no less than 2-3 paragraphs, please describe how the nominee has demonstrated leadership and service
in their profession. Provide specic examples of committee involvement, problem solving, collaboration, and any relevant
information.
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Outstanding Alumni Award
Submit the information below with the nomination form:
(REQUIRED) In no less than 2-3 paragraphs, please describe how the nominee has demonstrated leadership in the
community and society at large. Provide specic examples of involvement with community organizations, fundraising
efforts, board participation, and any relevant information.
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Outstanding Alumni Award
Submit the information below with the nomination form:
(REQUIRED) In no less than 2-3 paragraphs, please describe how the nominee has made a signicant contribution as a
volunteer or donor to Fresno State. Provide specic examples of service including but not limited to volunteer service,
faculty/staff interaction and student interaction.