The Distinguished Alumnus award is to recognize a USF alumnus who has distinguished himself or herself in their chosen profession.
A formal call for nominations will be sent out several months prior to the awards presentation via various announcements on the USF Alumni Association website, press releases, Alumni Association publications, letters/emails to the Deans, Development Officers, alumni groups and USF administration.
Nomination forms, along with support materials, must be submitted by the specified deadline in order to be considered for that award year.
The Committee will make its decision at least three months prior to the presentation of the award.
Members of the Committee shall be as prescribed in USF Alumni Association’s policies and procedures.
The intent of the award is to recognize University of South Florida alumni who have distinguished themselves and reached the pinnacle of success in their chosen profession.
Consideration of University of South Florida employees may be given, provided the alumnus has reached the pinnacle of success within their profession.
The Committee chair will present the Committee with an appropriate number of names from the pool to be considered each year.
Names submitted stay in the pool for three years for consideration. At the end of three years, the original nominator is notified and provided the option to re-nominate the individual for another three-year period.
The Committee shall present one to four awards per year. However, the Committee has the right, under special circumstances, to present more than four awards.