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Nominations for Alumni Association Awards

We encourage all alumni to consider nominating a Carleton alumna/us for an Alumni Association Award. The deadline for nominations is November 15. Award selection is made by the Alumni Council's Awards & Nominations Committee, and awards are presented during Reunion weekend in June of the following year.

For a set of nomination forms, download the Microsoft Word or PDF files on the right side of this page, or email the Office of Alumni Relations (800-729-2586).

It is truly an honor to be nominated for an Alumni Association Award. Generally, about half of the nominees are selected in a given year.

Distinguished Achievement Award

These awards are restricted to alumni of the College (including non-graduates). The criteria include outstanding achievement within a particular field or fields of accomplishment, and recognition may be for either professional accomplishments or community service.

Exceptional Service Award

These awards are for Carleton alumni and friends. Criteria include exceptional service that contributes substantially to the well-being of the College by furthering its purposes and programs. Employees, trustees and board members are eligible if they have retired or completed their employment or service. This recognition is not restricted to alumni and may include friends, faculty, administrators or others who have served the College.

In the Spirit of Carleton Award

The focus of this award for a young alumna/us, which was presented for the first time at reunion 1997, is to honor a Carleton alum from one of the most recent 15 classes (1995-2010) who has made a significant contribution to civic or professional organizations and who demonstrates the attributes of Carleton's liberal arts education. This person should have exhibited creativity, purposefulness and a commitment to quality and improving their community. The award recipient will be asked to return to campus as an alumna/us in residence in order to share his or her expertise with students during a visit of a few days. Preference will be given to candidates in the 5th, 10th and 15th reunion classes.

Nomination Process and Checklist

Nomination packets must include the following information, and may be sent via mail or electronically by November 15 (of the year prior to the reunion) to the Alumni Relations Office.

  • A cover letter, addressed to the Alumni Council Awards and Nominations Committee, summarizing your reasons for nominating your classmate. The cover letter must include your contact information (address, phone, email) and contact information for the nominee.
  • For Distinguished Achievement nominees:  indicate how your nominee compares to others within the same field and what makes their work outstanding in a national or international context. Many Carls do great work and make a difference in their communities. This award distinguishes those who truly are outstanding in their field. Letters of support from colleagues in the same field (or from the community, if nomination is for community service) who can explain how your nominee stands out and the impact of their work, are helpful.
  • For Exceptional Service nominees:  indicate how your nominee’s volunteer service has contributed substantially to the well-being of the College by furthering its purposes and programs. Describing the impact of their service is important. We recommend asking for letters of support from Carleton staff or faculty who have worked directly with the nominee and/or who can speak to their service in the context of Carleton’s very engaged alumni population.
  • List special honors the nominee has received for their work. Include a resume or C.V. if possible.
  • Show that the nominee’s accomplishments are a sustained activity, carried out over time.

 

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