Awards Information
The below denotes a number of external award nominations from various constituent institutions
which honor alumni for their hard work and efforts on behalf of their Alma Mater. In seeking to
maximize all opportunities to honor Dillard University alumni, the university invites you to make
nominations for the following awards. Based on the nominations, the university will prepare the
applications for submission. Please forward your nominations to the Office of Alumni Relations
via email to aguy@dillard.edu. All nominations should include a bio, CV or resume’, in addition
to the requested information for each award noted below, to complete the nomination by the
requested deadlines. Feel free to call (504)816-4325 if you have any questions.
UNCF Award Nominations (due August 31st)
Criteria for the UNCF National Alumni Council Outstanding Young Alumnus Award:
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Must have earned an undergraduate or graduate degree from the institution in the last ten
years
Outstanding contribution to his/her alma mater, the community and/or UNCF
Specific details of the significant contributions and noteworthy community service
performed by the individual to his/her alma mater and the larger community
Identify Awards and Recognition alum has received, particularly those that are reflective
of his/her significant contributions to their alma mater, the community and/or UNCF
To nominate, submit the nomination to the Alumni Relations Office via email at
aguy@dillard.edu. The nomination should include the above information for each
nominee.
Criteria for the UNCF National Alumni Council Outstanding Alumnus/Hall of Honor
Award:
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Must have earned an undergraduate or graduate degree from the institution
Outstanding achievement in their professional, civic or community activities
Distinguished service to their alma mater
Identify Awards and Recognition alum has received, particularly those that are reflective
of his/her significant contributions to their alma mater, the community and/or UNCF
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Community service and professional activities should be prominent
To nominate, submit the nomination to the Alumni Relations Office via email at
aguy@dillard.edu. The nomination should include the above information for each
nominee.
Criteria for the UNCF National Alumni Council Cecilia E. Washington Award:
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Identify specific services(s) the nominee has rendered on behalf of UNCF?
Identify three community service events rendered by the nominee on behalf of
UNCF.
Identify specific benefits received by UNCF as a result of these events?
Identify at least two specific contributions (financial, social service, political,
workplace Initiative, in-kind) made by the recipient on behalf of his/her UNCF alma
mater and the tangible benefits received by the institution as a result of this
initiative? Provide written documentation from the institution.
Identify how, professionally, the alum has demonstrated his/her commitment to
advancing the cause of higher education for UNCF students? List at least three
examples.
To nominate, submit the nomination to the Alumni Relations Office via email at
aguy@dillard.edu. The nomination should include the above information for
each nominee.
National Black College Alumni Hall Of Fame Nominations (due Oct. 31st)
We have an opportunity to nominate alumni for the National Black College Alumni Hall of
Fame. Each applicant has the potential to receive a total overall score of 100 points in the
process. Below is the point system that the NBCAHOF will use to judge:
a.
Nominee’s Contribution(s) to Nominating Institution:
b. Nominee’s Contribution(s) to HBCUs in General:
c.
Nominee’s Accomplishments in Area of Nomination:
25 points
25 points
25 points
Nomination Areas: Arts/ Entertainment, Athletics, Business/ Industry, Civil
Rights, Community Service, Education, Faith/ Theology, Government/ Law,
Medicine, Science, Lifetime Achievement
d. Nominee’s Professional and Community Involvement:
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Nominee’s Involvement in National Alumni Association:
10 points
10 points
f.
Nominee’s Honors & Awards:
5 points
To nominate, submit the nomination to the Alumni Relations Office via email at
aguy@dillard.edu. The nomination should include the area of the nomination
and details about the nominee for each of the above point categories.
National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Legacy Award Nominations (due
by May 15th)
The winning individuals or chapters will have demonstrated leadership qualities of integrity and
trustworthiness, as well as, possess the ability to communicate a vision, and lead others to take
effective action to achieve a goal. They will have a track record of having made a positive impact
on their Alma mater and/or their alumni association, as well as having improved the quality of
life in their community. An institution can only have 1 nominee per category.
The nominating categories are as follows:
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Distinguished Alumnus of the Year
National Alumni President of the Year
Alumni Director of the Year
Small Alumni Chapter of the Year
Large Alumni Chapter of the Year
National Alumni Association of the Year
To nominate, submit the nomination to the Alumni Relations Office via email at
aguy@dillard.edu. The nomination should include a 400-500 word essay regarding why
you would like to nominate this person/chapter for the award.