Alumni Society Seeking Award Nominations

By Steve Harmic, Penn State

DUBOIS – The Penn State DuBois Alumni Society is seeking nominations for the 2012 Alumni Society Awards, to be held in October.  Anyone can nominate a friend or family member who is an alumnus of Penn State DuBois and fits the criteria for one of the three Awards.

The Dave Shaffer Outstanding Young Alumni Award is granted to a Penn State DuBois alumnus who graduated from or attended campus less than 10 years ago and has achieved significant professional accomplishments, is an active community leader, and is engaged with a campus or alumni group.

The Outstanding Alumni Award is awarded to a Penn State DuBois alumnus who graduated from or attended campus 11 to 40 years ago and demonstrates professional leadership with an impact on society, leadership within their professional field, citizenship in their community, and engagement with a campus or alumni group.

The Lifetime Achievement Award is the most significant and prestigious award given by Penn State DuBois.  It shall be awarded to a Penn State DuBois alumnus who graduated from or attended campus 41 years ago or more and demonstrates professional leadership with a significant impact on society, considerable leadership within their professional field, significant citizenship in their community, and engagement with a campus or alumni group.

For a nomination form, or more information, go to http://www.ds.psu.edu/Alumni

The Office of Alumni Relations can be reached at (814) 375-4775, or duboisalumni@psu.edu