Outstanding Alumni Awards & Gala
About
The Outstanding Alumni Award is the highest honor the School of Education and Human Development (SEHD) can bestow upon its former students. Since 2004, the school has been honoring individuals who have made outstanding contributions in their chosen fields with significant impact, innovation and influence in the college, in their community and beyond.
SEHD is now accepting 2022 Outstanding Alumni nominations.
Recipients
Eligibility
Individuals, living or deceased, meeting the following eligibility requirements, will be considered for recognition:
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Graduate of the School of Education and Human Development at Texas A&M University (undergraduate or graduate), as well as graduates under the “old name” of college.
2. Not a previous recipient of the Outstanding Alumni Award/Early Career
3. Not currently employed by Texas A&M University-College Station, Texas
4. Individuals may be nominated for the Early Career Outstanding Alumni Award – a graduate that has earned his/her degree within the past three to ten years and meets the award criteria listed below.
Criteria
SEHD will recognize/honor its graduates who contribute to Texas and the nation based upon consideration of one or both of the following criteria:
- Evidence of outstanding contributions or leadership within their chosen fields across their community, state and the nation through professional service, public service and/or civic activities
- Provides extraordinary support for the benefit of the school
Nomination Requirements
Nominations packets are reviewed annually and honorees are selected by a committee. The nominator must provide all materials pertinent to the nomination. The complete nomination file is limited to 12 pages.
The following items are required:
- Download Nomination Form
- Vita/CV/Resume (no more than three pages) to include:
a. Nominee’s education (degrees, honorary degrees, names of institutions, year conferred)
b. Nominee’s awards (professional, community, business, etc.)
c. Nominee’s accomplishments and contributions - Statement of Nominee’s “Transformational Moments” throughout their career
- One nomination letter (two page limit)
- Two support letters (two page limit per letter)
Contact
For more information, please contact:
Wendy Kreider
wkreider@tamu.edu
979-845-6411
Hard Copy Nomination Packets can be sent to:
Wendy Kreider
Texas A&M University
School of Education and Human Development / Dean’s Office
802F Harrington Tower / 4222 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-4222