GUIDELINES AND CRITERIA FOR NOMINATION
Criteria
The mission statement of the college will be the primary source for nomination of candidates.
Award Categories
- Outstanding achievement in a chosen field
- Outstanding service to Mercyhurst University
- Outstanding service to his/her community
- Outstanding Young Alumnus (a graduate of no more than 15 years)
- Sister Carolyn Herrmann Award (rarely conferred, extraordinary/exceptional achievement)
Selection Process
- Letter and informational sheet mailed to nominees from the Office of Alumni Relations and Annual Giving
- Initial screening by the director of alumni services
- Review by alumni board selection committee (members appointed by the board president)
- Vote by all board members at spring meeting
- Recipients are generally presented at Reunion Weekend