About the Awards

The Holland College Foundation Annual Distinguished Alumni Awards will be presented by the Holland College Foundation to Holland College alumni who graduated prior to 2001 and have demonstrated professional excellence and leadership in one or more of the following on the local, national, or international level:

• Public service
• Business
• The environment
• Community service
• Arts
• Service to Holland College
• Professional achievement
• Leadership

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Criteria - How to Nominate

An annual public call for nominations will be issued identifying a specific deadline for that year's awards.

Nominations will be accepted from members of the public and Holland College alumni, staff, faculty and students. Current Holland College staff and faculty are not eligible to receive the award; but retirees and former employees may be considered.

• A completed nomination form
• Brief answers (approximately 150 words) to each of the following questions:
  • In what way are the nominee's achievements exceptional?
  • How has the nominee contributed to society and/or served the community?
  • In what way could the nominee serve as an inspiration to students?
• Two letters of reference in support of the nomination

Other relevant support materials such as news clippings may be included for consideration during the selection process.

Nominations will remain on file for primary consideration for three years, after which time the nomination will be placed in a secondary file for possible consideration at a later date.

In the event that no nominations are received, the selection committee can reinstate previous nominations or can nominate a recipient.

All nominations will be kept confidential. Only the names of the recipients will be publicized.

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Selection Committee

A committee will be appointed annually by the Chair of the Holland College Foundation to review all nominations and recommend award recipients. The President of Holland College and the Holland College Board of Governors will give final approval of the recipients. The committee will be comprised of representatives including:

• Staff
• Foundation Board
• Alumni
• Holland College Board of Governors

Administrative support services will be provided by staff from College Advancement.

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Selection Process

1. The selection committee will receive all nomination documentation and supporting materials for the award.
2. Each committee member will rank each nominee on a criteria ranking form.
3. The successful candidates will be determined by the highest aggregate scores.
4. Results will be submitted in strictest confidence to College Advancement for tabulation.
5. All nominations will remain confidential, other than the announcement of award recipients.
6. The President of Holland College will present the list of potential recipients to the Holland College Board of Governors for final approval.

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Awards and Presentation

• No more than three awards will be presented annually.
• The foundation may choose not to present an award.
• The foundation reserves the right to revoke the award should future circumstances arise pertaining to the award recipient that may reflect unfavourably on the reputation and image of the Holland College Foundation or Holland College.
• Recipients will be presented with an award at an appropriate event.