Award Nomination Form

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Walter A. Davis Citation

Distinguished Alumni

Walter A. Davis Memorial Citation Nomination Form

The Vincennes University Alumni Association is soliciting nominations for the 2024 Walter A. Davis Memorial Citation. All University alumni and friends are eligible to make nominations at any time. Any awards received by the Director of the VU Alumni Association after the current year nomination timeframe will be reviewed during the next awarding year.

Since 1952, the Memorial Citation has been presented to persons who have given outstanding service to their community. Recipients must either be a graduate of Vincennes University or a resident of the greater Vincennes area (approximately a 45 mile radius). Recipients are selected by a committee representing the VU Alumni Association, VU Board of Trustees, VU Foundation, Vincennes community, and a past recipient of the Walter A. Davis Award. Visit www.vinu.edu/alumni for a list of previous Citation recipients.

Complete this form and upload documents using the "upload" button below. You may also deliver any supporting material to the VU Alumni Association, 1002 North First Street, Vincennes, Indiana 47591, fax it to 812-888-5942, or send via email scan to vualumni@vinu.edu. For questions, please call 812-888-4354.

Should the nominee be chosen to receive the award, office staff will notify the nominee only. All nominations are considered confidential and will not be shared with the nominee. This nomination form should be accompanied by: at least four (4) letters of recommendation from the nominator(s) and other supporting materials (resume, additional letters of recommendation, news articles, etc).

Distinguished Alumni Nomination Form

Homecoming is an amazing time for the Alumni Association to recognize Distinguished Alumni in front of peers during on-campus festivities.

VU's Distinguished Alumni embody our "Learn in Order to Serve" motto. They have achieved notable success in their respective fields and are actively engaged with their alma mater.

These Trailblazers serve as exemplary representatives and inspire current and future students. Their achievements may include awards, leadership roles, or innovative work that has had a substantial impact.

Thank you for your time and effort. Go Trailblazers!

Part 1: Nominator Information

Full Name:

Email Address:

Phone Number:

Grad Year (If Applicable)

Affiliations with College:

Alumnus/Alumna

Current/Former Faculty Member

Administrator/Staff

Community Member/Other

Part 2: Nominee Information

Full Name of Nominee:

Department/Discipline:

Campus/Location of majority of service:

Nominee's Current Status:

Retired

Fomer Faculty

Deceased

Approximate Years of Service at College:

Nominee Contact Info (if known)

Grad Year (If Applicable)

Occupation or previous occupation:

PLEASE NOTE: A detailed biographical profile and letters of support are required. Nominees will NOT be considered without a detailed biographical profile and letters of support.

Part 3: Supporting Materials & Next Steps

Nomination Letter

Letters of Support: Please upload 3 or more letters of support from peers, alumni, or colleagues. Combine all letters into a single file before uploading, or email them directly to vualumni@vinu.edu