Alumni award nominations now open

What better way to celebrate Homecoming weekend at Nipissing University and the achievements of our alumni than by nominating a deserving individual for an alumni award?Homecoming weekend 2012 takes place October 19 and 20 and Nipissing will be welcoming alumni back to campus a weekend of events and celebrations.  The Nipissing University Alumni Association is marking the occasion with four updated and revamped alumni awards to honour three alumni and one friend of the university.
The awards, based on the past alumni awards, have been reshaped to be more inclusive of all alumni.
The Rising Star Alumni Award is presented to a recent graduate of Nipissing University who has demonstrated significant achievements on a professional, community and/or volunteer basis or has displayed promise of significant future accomplishments. It is available to alumni up to and including their fifth year of graduation.
The Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award is presented to an alumnus or alumna whose achievement and excellence in their endeavors have distinguished themselves as a valued leader. The recipient will have demonstrated positive influence through their professional pursuits. As a result of their actions, the recipient will have made a strong contribution to the prestige and reputation of Nipissing University.
The Dr. James Jamieson Influential Alumni Award is ?presented to a graduate whose dedication and leadership has influenced significant change and prosperity within their community.
The Honourary Alumni Award is presented to an individual who is not a graduate of Nipissing University, but whose actions and dedication have had a positive impact on the Nipissing University experience. The award recognizes friends of the university for outstanding service, commitment and contribution to Nipissing.
The Alumni Association would like to invite recommendations and nominations for candidates. Please send your nominations to the Alumni Relations Office atalumni@nipissingu.ca.  Nominations are open until August 1, 2012.
Recipients will receive their award on Homecoming weekend, during the Alumni Awards Reception in the Harris Learning Library on October 20.
Nomination packages and detailed descriptions of each award can be found here.