UBC Alumni Achievement Awards call for Nominations 2016
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alumni UBC Achievement Awards call for Nominations 2016 .............................................................................................. 1
How to Nominate .................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Nomination form .................................................................................................................................................................... 3
*Category ............................................................................................................................................................................ 3
Nominator’s contact information ....................................................................................................................................... 3
Candidate’s contact information ....................................................................................................................................... 4
Nomination Information ..................................................................................................................................................... 4
*Education – Degrees/Majors ........................................................................................................................................ 4
*Positions Held ............................................................................................................................................................... 5
*Community Involvement Activities ............................................................................................................................... 6
*Local, Provincial, National or International activities ................................................................................................... 7
*Notable Achievements .................................................................................................................................................. 8
*Summary of publications ............................................................................................................................................ 10
*Details of membership in professional or honorary societies .................................................................................... 11
*UBC Affiliation and/or list of degrees with year ......................................................................................................... 11
Appendix - Alumni Achievement Awards Information ......................................................................................................... 12
Purpose of the award:....................................................................................................................................................... 12
2016 Eligibility, Criteria and Process ................................................................................................................................. 12
Nominations ...................................................................................................................................................................... 12
2016 Award Criteria .......................................................................................................................................................... 13
General (selection criteria) ........................................................................................................................................... 13
Alumni Award of Distinction ......................................................................................................................................... 13
Faculty Community Service Award ............................................................................................................................... 13
Future Alumnus Award ................................................................................................................................................. 13
Global Citizenship Award .............................................................................................................................................. 13
Honorary Alumnus Award............................................................................................................................................. 14
Volunteer Leadership Award ........................................................................................................................................ 14
Young Alumnus Award .................................................................................................................................................. 14
How to Nominate
Alumni Awards Program
UBC’s global alumni community includes thousands of accomplished people whose collective contributions are
making the world a better place. Some stars, however, rise higher, shine brighter and earn the admiration of all
around them.
The next Award recipients won’t raise their own hands. That’s why we need you.
The accomplishments of the members of UBC’s global community of alumni represent an inspiring account of
positive social, cultural, and economic change in the world. The alumni UBC Achievement Awards is the
chance to recognize those actions and share the stories of our vibrant and influential community.
It’s easy to nominate an award recipient, here’s how:
1. Read the overview of eligibility, exclusions and categories (see end of document)
2. Refer to the criteria of the awards (end of document) and explain in a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) how the
candidates accomplishments relate to the stated criteria, the impact of their role, and why they should be chosen to
receive a specific award
3. Complete the nomination form
4. Solicit two letters of support to accompany the nomination
5. Optional: Submit a curriculum vitae (maximum 8 pages) for the candidate with highlights of their achievements,
in chronological order
Please ensure all materials/information are submitted in the formats detailed above (summarize articles and
publications rather than submitting them), and that all parts are typed – other materials will not be considered.
Adjudication is overseen by the alumni UBC Achievement Awards Selection Committee, including the review
of all nomination materials and selection of the recipients. Nominations are considered for up to 3 years, with
the exception of the Future Alumnus Award, which is considered only in the year the nomination is made.
Each year nominators must update their nomination package by submitting via e-mail a one-page cover letter
during the open nominations period to fred.lee@ubc.ca. The Committee may choose to move a nominee into a
different award category, or not to roll the nomination forward (in which case the nominator will be informed).
The deadline for nominations is January 29, 2016.
Mail your completed, typed, nomination documents to:
Fred Lee
alumni UBC Achievement Awards Committee
6163 University Blvd
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1
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Nomination form
(all items marked with an *asterisk are mandatory)
*Category
Please Choose 1:
Alumni Award of Distinction
Volunteer Leadership Award
Honorary Alumnus Award
Young Alumnus Award
Future Alumnus Award
Global Citizenship Award
Faculty Community Service Award
AWARD
Nominator’s contact information
*Title
*First Name
*Last Name
*Address (State home or business)
*Phone 1 (State: Home / Work / Cell)
Phone 2 (State: Home / Work / Cell)
*E-mail
UBC Affiliation (if any). State if have UBC degree
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Candidate’s contact information
*Title
*First Name
*Last Name
Date of Birth (*required for Young Alumnus Award)
*Address (State home or business)
*Phone 1 (State: Home / Work / Cell)
Phone 2 (State: Home / Work / Cell)
*E-mail
Nomination Information
*Education – Degrees/Majors
To include list of degrees with year (please specify the University where degrees are from)
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*Positions Held
Please indicate business, professional, academic, volunteer etc, including current
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*Community Involvement Activities
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*Local, Provincial, National or International activities
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*Notable Achievements
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*Previous Awards or Recognition
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*Summary of publications
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*Details of membership in professional or honorary societies
*UBC Affiliation and/or list of degrees with year
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Appendix - Alumni Achievement Awards Information
Purpose of the award:
The purpose of the award is to:
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recognize the important professional and community contributions that UBC alumni are making to the world
and society
celebrate and honour alumni who have consistently demonstrated outstanding achievements
profile UBC and highlight the accomplishments of its top alumni
connect the alumni community, the university community and the wider community
strengthen alumni pride and affinity to UBC and the Alumni Association
Nominees are drawn from all areas and reflect the quality of the University of British Columbia
2016 Eligibility, Criteria and Process
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Awards cannot be given to current members of the University’s Board of Governors or the UBC Alumni
Association Board
Awards will not normally be granted to current staff members unless they have demonstrated commitment and
excellence beyond the scope of their role
Awards will not normally be granted in absentia, save in exceptional circumstances
Recipient must be an individual who is a voting member of the University of British Columbia Alumni
Association; that is, a person holding a degree, certificate, and/or a diploma from the University of British
Columbia (exceptions are the Honorary Alumnus, Future Alumnus, and Faculty Community Service Award
recipients)
Candidates are only eligible for one Alumni Achievement Award in a lifetime, unless they are subsequently
deemed eligible for the Alumni Award of Distinction
Posthumous nominations will not be considered
Awards for each category need not be given every year
Nominations
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will be accepted on a rolling basis with a cut-off deadline to be established and published annually
shall include all requirements as stated and no more; any additional information will be discounted as per the
pre-determined cut-off
may be submitted by a nominator for more than one nominee in a particular year
will stand for consideration in the year in which they are submitted, and, if a nominee is not selected, the
nomination will stand for the following two years if approved to do so by the selection committee, and providing
an annual update is provided by the nominator
that are unsuccessful will be made known to the nominators by email or letter, notifying them if the nomination
will stand for a second/third year, or, if the nomination has expired; and, nominations that have expired may be
submitted for a nominee again through the regular nominations process
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may not be made for oneself
2016 Award Criteria
General (selection criteria)
The Alumni Achievement Awards recognize graduates, students, faculty and friends of the University of British Columbia
for excellence, leadership, and innovation in their achievements and contributions to the social, cultural, and economic
well-being of society, which positively reflect on the University of British Columbia. Alumni successes will be recognized
through their exemplary contributions in all areas worthy of recognition.
Outstanding/significant will be characterized by qualities including but not limited to:
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Prominence and acclaim in their chosen field
Consistent and comprehensive record of excellence and achievement beyond the norm
Persistent effort and courage in the face of adversity
Innovative and effective approaches to challenging problems
Ongoing and positive effect on their field and/or other people
Alumni Award of Distinction
This premier award recognizes a UBC alumnus, or honorary alumnus, whose accomplishments in the public, private or
not-for-profit sector have made an outstanding contribution to the community.
Note: The recipient must have a UBC degree or be an honorary alumnus
Faculty Community Service Award
This award recognizes a UBC faculty member or professor emeritus who has rendered significant community service in
areas other than teaching and research.
Note: The recipient need not be an alumnus
Future Alumnus Award
This award recognizes a UBC student (with no more than a Bachelor’s degree completed) who has excelled in leadership,
academic success, community or university service, athletic or artistic achievement or other areas of recognition. These
achievements can be made in the current year or over several years.
Nominees must be current undergraduate students or graduate students with a Bachelor’s degree being their highest
level of education
Note: Nominations in this category are only considered in the year of nomination.
Global Citizenship Award
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This award is given to an alumnus in recognition of significant community or voluntary service which has gained
international recognition and made a global difference.
Honorary Alumnus Award
This award recognizes outstanding contributions made by a non-UBC alumnus to UBC.
Volunteer Leadership Award
This award honours an alumnus, honorary alumnus or group of alumni who have contributed significantly as a volunteer
to the University and/or the Alumni Association, over a sustained period. They have enriched the lives of others through
their generous gifts of time, talent, or treasure, and their involvement with university-related causes outside of their
career responsibilities.
Young Alumnus Award
This award recognizes a young alumnus (aged 35 or under) whose accomplishments are of such excellence that they
provide inspiration and leadership to students and other young alumni. The recipient has shown significant leadership
either in their professional career and/or community, public or humanitarian service.
Note: Recipients must not be more than 35 years old at the time of nomination
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