¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ

¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ is seeking nominations for its annual distinguished alumni awards, including the 2016 Alumnus of the Year, 2016 Outstanding Young Alumnus of the Year and a brand new award, the 2016 Humanitarian of the Year.

The recipients of these awards will be honored during homecoming, Nov. 11–13, 2016.

The deadline for nominations is Friday, May 27.

The inaugural Humanitarian of the Year Award will be presented to a ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ alumnus who has lived out the ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ motto, “The world is better for it,” through selfless work to better the lives of others. To be eligible, graduates must have completed at least one ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ degree.

“The Humanitarian of the Year Award is meant to honor ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ alumni who tirelessly live out ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ’s motto in their daily lives, and who normally receive little to no recognition for their work,” said Senior Director of Alumni Programs and Annual Giving Lauren McCaghren.

Service is a cornerstone of the ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ’s mission, and the addition of this award is particularly meaningful given that ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ will celebrate its 175th anniversary this year.

Receiving one of these awards is the highest form of recognition a ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ alumnus can receive from the university. Recognition can be made for lifetime achievement or for a significant achievement during the pervious year.

Nominees for Alumnus of the Year should be distinguished in their professional careers, community and church involvement, and in their ongoing service to and financial support of ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ. To be eligible, graduates must have completed at least one ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ degree at least 15 years prior to selection (2001 or earlier).

Nominees for Outstanding Young Alumnus also should be distinguished in their professional careers, community and church involvement, and in their ongoing support of ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ. To be eligible, graduates must have completed at least one ¼«ÀÖ½ûµØ degree within the last 10 years (2006 or later).

A list of previous recipients can be found at .

Nominations can be made online:

Nominations can also be submitted in writing to the Office of Alumni Programs, 800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229.

“The Alumni Association’s awards committee eagerly awaits the nominations for these prestigious and notable awards,” McCaghren said.