Honor an outstanding member with a national award

Mortar Board’s extraordinary alumnae and alumni are at the heart of the organization as it continues to grow year after year. To show appreciation for these devoted leaders, Mortar Board annually honors outstanding members. If you know a qualified member or think you deserve an award, submit a nomination on or before Saturday, January 15, 2011. The award categories follow:

Alumni Achievement Award
Alumni who have been out of school for a minimum of five years and are not currently in a national leadership position or an advisor to a collegiate chapter are eligible for this award. Individuals, collegiate chapters, alumni chapters or national leadership members may nominate potential recipients. Nominees should:

• have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their profession or their career or be noted for outstanding community service;
• have shown a continuing commitment to the Mortar Board ideals of scholarship, leadership and service;
• be outstanding role models for collegiate members; and
• be between five and 40 years from their undergraduate degree.

Distinguished Lifetime Membership Award
Alumni who have devoted themselves to Mortar Board throughout their lives and are not currently in a national leadership position or an advisor to a collegiate chapter are eligible to receive this award. Additionally, these candidates should:

• have retained connections or contacts with Mortar Board in either collegiate or alumni areas;
• have demonstrated outstanding community or campus service on a national or international level;
• epitomize the true meaning of "lifetime of service;" and
• be significantly past the receipt of the undergraduate degree.

Nominate now.