Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Alumni Association

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS AWARD

The ABAC Distinguished Alumnus Award is presented by the ABAC Alumni Association in recognition of alumni who have distinguished themselves through professional achievement, community service and service to the college. It is the highest honor bestowed on an alumnus by the Alumni Association.

It was first presented in 1969.

Eligibility and Criteria

1. The ABAC Distinguished Alumnus Award is open to anyone who has attended Second District A&M School, South Georgia A&M College, Georgia State College for Men or Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College for at least three full quarters (minimum of 45 quarter hours) and has distinguished himself/herself in a variety of ways.

2. Each nomination must include at least two letters of recommendation. Additional supporting materials are welcomed.

3. Each nomination must be submitted by the deadline established by the ABAC Alumni Awards Committee.

4. Nominees will be considered for two consecutive years. Persons may be re-nominated after two years.

5. Selection for the award will be made by the ABAC Alumni Awards Committee.

6. The Distinguished Alumnus Award will be presented during the annual Celebrate ABAC Awards Program.

Evaluation

I. Professional Achievement 60

II. Community Service 30

III. Service to ABAC 10

100

Nomination form and supporting materials must be postmarked no later than December 1st and mailed to:

ABAC ALUMNI AWARDS

ABAC 13, 2802 Moore Highway

Tifton, GA 31793-2601

For more information, contact the Alumni Relations Office at (229) 391-4900.

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS AWARD

NOMINATION FORM

(Use additional pages as necessary)

DATE:

NAME: MAIDEN NAME:

ADDRESS:

HOME PHONE: BUSINESS PHONE:

YEARS ATTENDED ABAC: to

MAJOR(S):

FURTHER EDUCATION AND DEGREES:

I. PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT

A. CURRENT PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT AND POSITION (Include name of firm):

B. PROFESSIONAL HONORS OR RECOGNITION:

C. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

D. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

II. COMMUNITY SERVICE (Local, State and National)

A. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT (Include memberships, projects and offices):

B. CHURCH INVOLVEMENT:

C. CHARITABLE CAUSES (Heart Association, United Way, Red Cross, etc.):

D. SPECIAL HONORS OR RECOGNITION:

E. OTHER:

III. SERVICE TO ABAC (Include work with Alumni Association and the Foundation, recruitment of prospective students, financial support, short courses, special events such as Homecoming, Evening for ABAC, arts events, athletic events, etc.):

IV. GENERAL INFORMATION

A. FAMILY:

Spouse's Name: Maiden Name:

Did spouse attend ABAC? When? to

Children's names and ages:

Did/do children attend ABAC?

B. STUDENT ACTIVITIES WHILE AT ABAC:

C. HOBBIES AND SPECIAL INTERESTS:

V. LETTERS OF SUPPORT

Please list names, addresses and day phone numbers of individuals who were contacted to write letters in support of this nomination. These letters can accompany this nomination form or may be mailed directly to the Alumni Office. Use additional page, if necessary.

This information was provided by (if someone other than the nominee):

Name:

Address:

City, State and Zip: ______________________________________________________

Day Phone: