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Alumni Distingushed Service Award Information

Overview

I. Purpose

The Alumni Distinguished Service Award allows Concordia University, St. Paul to recognize its alumni who are exceptionally accomplished in their fields of endeavor. They have also upheld Concordia’s ideals in their profession and in service to the community and the church of Jesus Christ. The Alumni Distinguished Service Award is the highest distinction awarded to alumni through its association. Candidates for this award must meet all criteria to be considered.

II. Presentation

A maximum of (5) five awards may be presented annually during Homecoming or as otherwise determined by the Alumni Advisory Council Awards Committee.

III. Nominations

Nominations shall be solicited on an ongoing basis by the Alumni Advisory Council and through the Alumni & Friends website. Nominees shall be eligible for selection for two years following the date the nomination is received.

Eligibility

To be eligible for nomination, a person must:

  • Be a living, degreed alumnus/a of Concordia University or Concordia Academy (prior to 1972) when nominated (an award may be given posthumously if the recipient was living when nominated)
  • Be an alumnus/a of at least 10 years
  • An individual is only eligible for nomination in one category per awarding cycle

Criteria
To be considered for nomination, a person must:

  • Demonstrate notable commitment to the mission of Concordia University, St. Paul through leadership in the church/community/profession.
  • Demonstrate a distinguished record of faithful and exceptional service to the church/community/profession.
  • Have shown continued personal engagement and support of Concordia University, St. Paul.
  • Have distinctiveness of performance above and beyond others.
  • Have recognition from professional peers.

IV. Selection of the Recipient

  1. The call for nominations shall be regularly advertised via direct e-mail, alumni e-newsletter and on the official university alumni & friends website. The deadline for submitting nominees being at least six months prior to Homecoming each year. 
  2. The selection committee, which consists of the Alumni Director and the Alumni Advisory Council Awards Committee, shall make the selection(s) at least four months prior to Homecoming.
  3. The Alumni Advisory Council Awards Committee chairperson shall announce its selection(s) to the Executive Committee.
  4. After the council has reviewed the selection(s), the following procedures will be followed:
    • The university president will call the nominee(s) to inform them of the award.
    • The Director of Alumni Relations will send a follow-up letter of congratulations signed by the President. 
    • The Director of Alumni Relations will:
      • Include in the letter the request for a picture and a biography that can be used for publicity.
      • Order the presentation award and provide all pertinent information for inclusion in the Concordia St. Paul Magazine.
      • Write and thank all people that sent in nominations. The letter would also include the information as to who received the award.
      • Shall be responsible for maintaining the files on nominees and for award correspondence.

(Revised January 2021)