Outstanding Graduate Alumni Achievement Award

• Established by the  Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Graduate School and Virginia Tech Alumni Association in 2003
• Must be an alumni of an officially recognized Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University master's or doctoral graduate program
• Must demonstrate outstanding national and/or international achievement and exemplary contribution to their profession, discipline, community or society
• Must be engaged in efforts that enhance the reputation of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University to a national and/or international audience
• Must not be the subject of any past or ongoing ethical investigations or circumstances that would discredit Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Nomination Requirements:

• Completed nomination form
• Only alumni who have obtained a graduate degree from Virginia Tech are eligible.  VT undergraduate alumni who have obtained their sole graduate degree from another institution are not eligible
• Only one nomination per College
• One to two page nomination letter from a Virginia Tech  employee providing some national and/or international context to the nature of the candidate’s credentials
• Additional one to two page letter of recommendation from an individual or representative familiar with the candidate’s achievement and exemplary contribution to his or her profession, discipline, community or society
• Copy of the nominee’s full VITA

Presented by: The Graduate School and Alumni Association
Award: Plaque
Presented: During Spring Commencement
Call for Nominations: Now open, due February 5, 2010