Special awards have been created to recognize members of the Allegheny community for their significant accomplishments, and we value your suggestions of deserving individuals at any time. Awards are presented annually at the Alumni Luncheon and Awards Ceremony during Reunion Weekend. The award descriptions are listed below.
There are three ways to submit a nomination:
Please note that the nomination deadline for the 2010 awards is January 31, 2010. If you have any questions about the nomination or the selection process, please contact the Office of Alumni Affairs by e-mail or by telephone at (814) 332-5384. Thank you for your help.
Alumni Awards
The Alumni Medal
The Alumni Medal is the College's oldest and most prestigious recognition and is awarded for steadfast loyalty and many years of distinguished service to Allegheny.
Alumni Medal Nomination Form
Past Alumni Medal recipients...
The Blue Citation
The Blue Citation is awarded in recognition and appreciation of outstanding
service to the College.
Blue Citation Nomination Form
Past Blue Citation recipients...
The Gold Citation
The Gold Citation is awarded in recognition and appreciation of honor reflected upon the College by virtue of professional or volunteer activities.
Gold Citation Nomination Form
Past Gold Citation recipients...
Teaching Awards
The Julian Ross Award for Excellence in Teaching
The Julian Ross Award for Excellence in Teaching is presented to
a faculty member who has been at Allegheny College for more than ten years.
The award is based on the following criteria for an outstanding teacher:
encourages independent thinking; states clearly course goals and objectives;
provides sympathetic and constructive assistance; communicates knowledge
and abstract ideas clearly; inspires interest and enthusiasm; encourages
questions and participation; prepares well for classes; possesses an excellent,
up-to-date command of his or her specialties; demonstrates professional and
personal integrity; exhibits fairness in devising and grading examinations;
prepares appropriate and challenging assignments and examinations; and provides
sound and reliable academic advising.
Julian Ross Award for Excellence in Teaching Nomination Form
Past Julian Ross Award recipients...
The Thoburn Award for Excellence in Teaching
The Thoburn Award for Excellence in Teaching is presented to a faculty member
who has been at Allegheny College for ten years or less and has demonstrated
outstanding teaching as evidenced by innovative pedagogy, creative course
development, sustained commitment to student learning, and support from faculty,
alumni, and students.
Thoburn Award for Excellence in Teaching Nomination Form
Past recipients of the Thoburn Award...
Distinguished Service Award
The Robert T. Sherman Distinguished Service Award
The Robert T. Sherman Distinguished Service Award is given to an Allegheny
employee (or organization) who has provided significant long-term support
to College programs or activities in areas not required by their job description
(or organizational purposes). The recipient must be a current or retired
employee (having completed a minimum five years of service) or have provided
excellence in the performance of his/her job, which made a significant extra
contribution to the College in ways which have enhanced the interest or goals
of the Alumni Association.
Robert T. Sherman Distinguished Service Award Nomination Form
For
past recipients of the Distinguished Service Award...
Athletic Hall of Fame (Please click on an award name for its nomination instructions.)
Athletic
Hall of Fame
Athletic Hall of Fame Nominees may include athletes, teams, coaches, trainers,
or any other people who have made outstanding contributions to varsity athletics
at Allegheny. The nomination information should include the sport(s) played;
collegiate accomplishments; and special contribution to the College, its
athletic program or the community. An individual, team, or coach may be nominated
anytime beginning 10 years after graduation.
Athletic Hall of Fame nomination instructions
Past Athletic Hall of Fame inductees...
