NOMINATIONS

College Distinguished Alumnus Awards
CALS Alumni and Friends Society Awards

The college is now accepting nominations!. Please read on and nominate family, friends, colleagues, organizations and former students who meet the criteria below.

Distinguished Leaders Among College Alumni

In 1974, Dean Ed Legates recognized the first College Distinguished Alumnus, Mr. George M. Wood -- a Camden farmer, former Legislator and member of the UNC Board of Governors. Since then, the College has added 42 names to the plaque in Patterson Hall.

Your input is invaluable as we recognize leaders in agriculture and the life sciences.

A complete list of former winners may be found at http://www.cals.ncsu.edu//advancement/Award_Winners_Complete.html.

Honors for Alumni, Faculty/Staff and Friends

The CALS Alumni and Friends Society initiated the Outstanding Alumni, Outstanding Young Alumni, Outstanding Faculty/Staff and Outstanding Friend (Partners) Award in 2001. These awards recognize the excellence and achievement of our former students and our partners, faculty and staff -- both in their field of expertise and in their service to their community.

More than one award in each category may be presented.

Awards Criteria

Distinguished Alumnus Award:

Two awards are given to former College of Agriculture and Life Sciences students who have made outstanding contributions in their field of expertise and have a record of distinguished service. Awards are presented in the areas of agriculture and life sciences.

Excellence in implementing progressive state, national and/or international programs, development of improved technology or science, development of talent and the provisions for its application or other outstanding achievements in the field of agriculture or life sciences are qualified for the award.

Current NC State University employees, working on campus or at Cooperative Extension centers or research facilities throughout the state, are not eligible for this award.

Winners, family and friends, and nominators are invited to attend a reception and unveil the Distinguished Alumni display on the Friday prior to Tailgate. They receive a plaque at Tailgate and are honored at a University Alumni Association Celebration. A brick is laid in their honor on the Walkway of Champions.

Award winners are featured in the Tailgate mailing, and honored in the College's Perspectives magazine and on the CALS Alumni and Friends Society web site.

Outstanding Alumnus/Young Alumnus Award:

The Outstanding Alumnus Award recognizes former students of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences who have utilized their talent to excel in their chosen field. Nominees will show a record of service to their community, industry, or organization. Multiple awards may be presented each year.

The Outstanding Young Alumnus Award recognizes former students of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences who have excelled early in their life and show potential for continued success. Nominees must have been a student within the past 10 years.

Current NC State University employees, working on campus or at Cooperative Extension centers or research facilities throughout the state, are eligible for these awards.

Winners, nominators, family and friends will be invited to attend a reception on the Friday prior to Tailgate. They will also receive a plaque at Tailgate.

Outstanding Faculty/Staff Award:

The faculty and staff are an important link with the students of the College. Our faculty act as mentors, club advisors, and educators. Staff members are instrumental in assisting students in labs and in helping make their time at NC State more enjoyable. In each department, there can be found a few faculty and staff members that have gone beyond their daily tasks to assist the students, spending hours with the club activities, taking students on trips, talking over problems, being their “mom” or “dad” away from home. They have enriched the life of the student beyond the education that NC State offers.

Current and retired faculty and staff members are eligible for this award.

Winners, nominators, family and friends will be invited to attend a reception on the Friday prior to Tailgate. They will also receive a plaque at Tailgate.

Outstanding Friend (Partner) Award:

Who are the Friends of the College? They are individuals who have never attended NC State, and organizations and companies that have become involved with the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

Nominees should be individuals, organizations and companies that have significantly enhanced academic, research, or extension programs, initiatives, or interests. This assistance may be for a single program, department or college-wide.

Current NC State University employees, working on campus or at Cooperative Extension centers or research facilities throughout the state, are not eligible for these awards.

Award-winning individuals, organization representatives, or company officials, nominators, family and friends will be invited to attend a reception on the Friday prior to Tailgate. A plaque will also be presented at Tailgate.

Nomination Information:

Nominations are generally accepted through July 28 of the year they are being awarded. To submit nominations, please visit the Nomination Form for details.