Alumnae/i Association Awards
Alumnae/i Distinguished Service Award
Description and Eligibility
The Alumnae/i Distinguished Service Award is presented to an alumnus/a who has provided exemplary service to the University of Mount Saint Vincent and/or to the University of Mount Saint Vincent Alumnae/i Association. This individual would be recognized for having devoted a significant amount of time, energy, and enthusiasm to volunteerism and cultivation within the University community in support of the University’s mission and programs.
Sisters of Charity of New York Tribute Award
The Sisters of Charity of New York Tribute Award will be given annually to an alumna/us who lives out the charism, mission, and values of the Sisters of Charity. This individual would be recognized for having exemplified these characteristics throughout their personal and professional lives.
Nomination Procedure
All nominations must be submitted on the nomination form; both online and paper versions are accepted. Paper submissions must be postmarked by the deadline of that year. To request a paper nomination form, please call the Office of Alumnae/i Relations at 718.405.3252.
Each nomination form must be completed to its fullest, stating the specific reasons for nomination. Additional documentation (news articles, letters of recommendation, etc.) may be included. Any incomplete nomination forms will not be considered. Nominees not selected will remain in the nominating pool for 3 additional years.
Nominations will be reviewed by the Executive Board of the Alumnae/i Association, or a committee of its members. After review of the nominations, the Alumnae/i Association will recommend to the Director for Alumnae/i Relations and Giving, at least 1 but no more than 3 candidates for the award. The recipients will be selected from the recommended pool of candidates by a committee of the Alumnae/i Association Executive Board and Director for Alumnae/i Relations and Giving in consultation with the Associate Vice President for External Relations and the Senior Vice President for External Relations.
Award Ceremony
Presentations will be made at the University of Mount Saint Vincent Reunion Weekend on Sunday, October 20, 2024. The award winner must be able to attend this ceremony in order to receive this award.
For more information, please contact the Office of Alumnae/i Relations and Giving at alumnioffice@mountsaintvincent.edu or 718.405.3252.