CALS Alumni Awards

Alumni

ALUMNI AWARD DESCRIPTIONS

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Awards

	CALS Young Achiever Award
	CALS Lifetime Award
	CALS Alumni Achievement Award
	Extensionist of the Year
	Friend of CALS
	Carol Knowles Award for Excellence in Development and Alumni Relations
University of Arizona Alumni Association Awards

	Alumni Achievement Award
	Sidney S. Woods Awards
	Slonaker Award
	Distinguished Citizen Award
	Public Service Award
	Leo B. Hart Humanitarian Award
	Honorary Alumnus
	Bear Down
	Professional Achievement Award
	College Alumni Council Award of Excellence
	College Alumni Council Red and Blue Award

College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Young Achiever Award
The Young Achiever Award is "for individuals who have been out of college less than 15 years and who have demonstrated superior performance in agricultural activities following completion of their formal education." This award is intended to emphasize the wide diversity of agriculture as reflected by the mission of the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences or in activities that directly affect agriculture, family and community resources or renewable natural resources.

Nominations may be submitted by the various administrative units and subunits within the CALS, and by friends and alumni of the college.
Nominations will be submitted on the Nomination Form for Awards Sponsored by the UA College of Agriculture
Nominations will be reviewed by the CALS University Awards for Citizens Committee and the Alumni Council Awards Committee. Those selected to be considered further will be forwarded to the Dean of Agriculture who will make the final decision for CALS awards.
Nominations for the Young Achiever Award would normally display a variety of service and support activities in Arizona agriculture.
Nominees not selected in a given year will be considered in succeeding years, if they continue to meet the criteria and if files are updated in the year to be considered. This would logically be done by the original nominating unit, but could be initiated by the Awards Committees.
Young Achievers Awards will normally be presented at an appropriate event in the recipients community. For this reason the pool of recipients when viewed as a total over years would be expected to reflect geographical, ethnicity and gender of those involved in support of Arizona agriculture.
Notification of awards will only be made by the Dean of the College of Agriculture
Individuals nominated need not have attended the UA College of Agriculture
Award winners will be presented a memento similar to those presented to lifetime award winners but approximately one-half the size.

College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Lifetime Award
The Agricultural Lifetime Award is "for individuals or organizations who have significantly supported the CALS and/or Arizona Agriculture or any of its programs in a superior and sustained manner over a thirty-year period."

Nominations are to be selected and submitted by the various administrative units and subunits within the CALS, and by alumni of the college.
Nominations will be submitted each year on the Nomination Form for Awards Sponsored By The University of Arizona College of Agriculture
Nominations will be reviewed by the College of Agriculture Awards Committee and the College of Agriculture Alumni Council Awards Committee. Those selected to be considered further will be forwarded to the dean of Agriculture who will normally make the final decision for CALS awards.
Selection for other awards such as Distinguished Citizen Award, Honorary Alumnus, etc., does not preclude selection for Agricultural Lifetime Award since the latter is an accumulation of lifetime service and support to the CALS and Arizona agriculture.
Nominations for Lifetime Award would normally portray a variety of service and support activities, including monetary or other contributions.
Nominees not selected in a given year will be considered in succeeding years if files are updated in the year to be considered. This would logically be done by the original nominating unit, but could be initiated by the awards committees.
The pool of recipients, when viewed as a total over years, would normally be expected to reflect the geographical, ethnicity and gender of those involved in support to the CALS and Arizona agriculture or any of its programs. While not attempting to subvert consideration of any nominee for accomplishment and service, the Awards Committee should definitely keep acceptable Affirmative Action principles in mind.
Notification of awards will only be made by the dean of the College of Agriculture after consideration of recommendations from the CALS Awards and the Alumni Awards committees.
Agricultural Lifetime Awards would normally be considered for individuals living or organizations existing at the time of consideration. However, deceased individuals could be considered at any time if there is overwhelming support within the committees to do so.
Each year a total of five lifetime awards will (can) be conferred, of which one will normally be to an organization and four to individuals other than employees of the College of Agriculture

College of Agriculture & Life Sciences Alumni Achievement Award
The AAA will be made to an alumnus/alumna who has attained success in his/her field of endeavor. Preference will be given to an individual who has received a degree from The University of Arizona, but that need not be a requirement. Service to the University need not be a requirement as well. This award shall have the endorsement of the Board of Regents, The University of Arizona, and the Alumni Association. THIS IS A UNIVERSITY AWARD AND ONE AWARD WILL BE GIVEN EACH COMMENCEMENT. RECIPIENT MUST ATTEND PRESENTATION TO RECEIVE AWARD

Extensionist of the Year
This award recognizes a resident of the State of Arizona who has contributed time and talent, through Cooperative Extension, to citizens of his/her community and the state. Letters of nomination from faculty and staff in Extension should state the nature and extent of the service that the individual has performed and how it has benefited the community, the state and its citizens.

Friend of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

The Friend of CALS Award will be given to alumni/non-alumni who, on a particular occasion or occasions, have performed noteworthy or meritorious service or services on behalf of agriculture, family and community resources, or renewable natural resources or the College or the University or Arizona. This award shall have the endorsement of the CALS Alumni Association and/or the SFCS Council of Alumni & Friends and the CALS Awards Committee.

Carol Knowles Award For Excellence In Development And Alumni Relations
This award is presented to the outstanding staff member from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences for their ouststanding contribution to development and alumni affairs. This award will be given periodically. This award shall have the endorsement of the CALS Alumni association and/or the Norton School FCS Council of Alumni & Friends and the CALS Awards Comitte

Alumni Achievement Award
The AAA will be made to an alumnus/alumna who has attained success in his/her field of endeavor. Preference will be given to an individual who has received a degree from The University of Arizona, but that need not be a requirement. Service to the University need not be a requirement as well. This award shall have the endorsement of the Board of Regents, The University of Arizona, and the Alumni Association. THIS IS A UNIVERSITY AWARD AND ONE AWARD WILL BE GIVEN EACH COMMENCEMENT. RECIPIENT MUST ATTEND PRESENTATION TO RECEIVE AWARD.

Sidney S. Woods Awards
The Sidney S. Woods Service Award will be made to an alumnus/alumna who has demonstrated continued interest in and loyalty to The University of Arizona for a minimum period of FIVE years. The award will be made to an individual who has been out of school over 15 years. Particular consideration will be given to alumni who have taken the initiative in serving effectively on behalf of the University, as well as responding to the requests for service originating within the University. Special consideration will be given to an individual who has received a degree from the University, but that need not be a requirement. This award shall have the endorsement of The University of Arizona and the Alumni Association. THIS IS UNIVERSITY-WIDE COMPETITION. A MAXIMUM OF 2 AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED EACH YEAR.

Slonaker Award
The Slonaker Award will be made to an alumnus/alumna who has demonstrated continued interest in and loyalty to the University for a minimum period of FIVE years. The award will be made to an individual who has been out of school less than (15) years (use class year). Particular consideration will be given to alumni who have taken the initiative in serving effectively on behalf of the University, as well as responding to requests for service originating within the University. Special consideration will be given to an individual who has received a degree from The University of Arizona, but that need not be a requirement. THIS IS A UNIVERSITY-WIDE COMPETITION. A MAXIMUM OF 2 AWARDS PER YEAR WILL BE PRESENTED.

Distinguished Citizen Award
The Distinguished Citizen Award will be made to a person in recognition of distinguished service in non-profit organizations, in appointive or elective governmental assignment at the municipal, county, state or federal level, or other outstanding service as a citizen. Special consideration will be given to an individual who has attended the University, but that need not be a requirement. This award shall have the endorsement of The University of Arizona and the Alumni Association. ALTHOUGH THIS IS A UNIVERSITY-WIDE AWARD, OUR NOMINEES DO NOT COMPETE WITH OTHER COLLEGES. A MAXIMUM OF 3 CAN BE PRESENTED IN ANY YEAR.

Public Service Award
The Alumni Association Public Service Award recognizes alumni of The University of Arizona who have demonstrated an interest in the University by promoting the goals, ideals and purposes of various programs. It shall be awarded to individuals who are present or past holders of public office (elected or appointed). Preference will be given to an individual who has received a degree from The University of Arizona, but that need not be a requirement. This award shall have the endorsement of The University of Arizona and the Alumni Association. THIS IS UNIVERSITY-WIDE COMPETITION. A MAXIMUM OF 2 AWARDS PER YEAR WILL BE PRESENTED.

Leo B. Hart Humanitarian Award
The Arizona Alumni Association's LEO B. HART HUMANITARIAN AWARD will be given to an alumnus/alumna in order to recognize the outstanding contribution which he or she has made for social reform. Special consideration will be given to an individual who has received a degree from the University, but that need not be a requirement. Established in 1986. THIS IS A UNIVERSITY-WIDE AWARD. ONE AWARD WILL BE GIVEN PER YEAR.

Honorary Alumnus
The Honorary Alumnus Award will be awarded to non-alumni of The University of Arizona who demonstrated continued interest and exceptional loyalty and service to The University of Arizona over a long period of time (at least 10 years). Particular consideration will be given to individuals responding to requests for service originating with in the University. This award shall have the endorsement of The University of Arizona and the Alumni Association. ALTHOUGH THIS IS A UNIVERSITY-WIDE AWARD, OUR NOMINEES DO NOT COMPETE WITH OTHER COLLEGES. THERE IS NO MAXIMUM LISTED.

Bear Down
The Arizona Alumni Association¹s BEAR DOWN AWARD will be be given to alumni and non-alumni who, on a particular occasion or occasions, have performed noteworthy or meritorious service or services to, or on behalf of The University of Arizona. Established in 1986. THIS IS UNIVERSITY-WIDE AWARD. NO LIMIT TO NUMBER GIVEN.

College Alumni Council Award of Excellence
This award will be given to all chartered college alumni councils that have written council bylaws and mission statement on file with the Alumni Association, have current elected officers and board, and during the previous academic year have: 1; sent council news of its members at least four time; 2. held a minimum of two college alumni events; 3. held a minimum of two board meetings; 4. maintained communication links with its colleges' Dean or Dean's designee. PLAQUE WILL BE GIVEN AT HOMECOMING.

College Alumni Council Red and Blue Award
This award will be awarded by the Director of the Alumni Association to the one chartered college alumni council which has provided the most distinguished service to its college and the University during the previous academic year. The council must have written bylaws and a mission statement on file with the Alumni Association, current elected officers and board and have held minimum of two board meetings. Selection will be on the basis of: 1. the quality and number of written news communications to college alumni; 2. the number and quality of alumni programs, projects and events; 3. the involvement of local alumni in activities; 4. sponsoring or actively participating in its colleges¹ homecoming activities; 6. maintaining active communication links with its college's Dean or Dean's designee; 7. maintaining communication with the University of Arizona Alumni Association PLAQUE TO THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT OF THE PREVIOUS ACADEMIC YEAR. PRESENTED AT HOMECOMING.