Dr. Kenneth K. Bateman Outstanding Alumni Award Nomination Form
This award seeks to honor Pittsburg State University alumni who have demonstrated substantial professional growth and advancement since the completion of their degree or last credit hours. Each department, college or school and Awards Committee will use specific criteria, which reflect the emphasis of study and/or their chosen area of work, in evaluation of candidates. The nominee’s participation and leadership in civic and professional organization(s) at the local, state, and national level, will also be considered.
Eligibility
Nominee must be an alumnus of Pittsburg State University and have completed at least thirty credit hours in residency at the University.
Nominees must have graduated from Pittsburg State University at least ten years prior to their nomination and/or be at least thirty-five years of age, however, in the case of exceptional accomplishments by an alumnus the Awards Committee may deem it appropriate to present this award to an individual before the minimum age or time elapsed from school has been reached.
A member of the Pittsburg State University Awards Committee or Alumni Association Board of Directors is not eligible during their tenure. An alumnus who holds any elected State of Kansas office is not eligible as long as he or she holds the office.
Nominations
Any person may nominate an individual for the Outstanding Alumni Award. The Awards Committee may add additional names to the list of nominees.
The Alumnus nominated will be asked to complete the application form to be considered a candidate for the award, unless the application is completed by the nominator.
Nominations must be received prior to December 1st to be considered for the next presentation of the award.
Awards Committee
It will be the policy of the Alumni Association Board of Directors to not publicize names of the Awards Committee members.
Selection Process
Candidates will be considered for a period of up to three consecutive years. If not selected during that period, the names will be dropped unless resubmitted.
Selection Criteria
The Selection Committee will review the candidate’s career achievement and success, along with their contribution to their professional organization(s) and leadership provided in civic organization(s).
Presentation
All recipients will return to campus to receive the award during Homecoming, at their own expense.
Recipients selected for the award will be asked to provide a photograph suitable for display at the University and a list of newspapers to which the press release will be sent.
For additional information, please contact PSU Alumni & Constituent Relations at 620-235-4758, 1-877-PSU-ALUM or email [email protected].