2023 Eligibility and Selection Criteria
- Earned an undergraduate or graduate degree from UA College of Education
- Is under 40 as of January 1, 2023
- Aspires to uphold the principles manifested in the four overarching ideals of the College of Education:
- Ideals of Fairness and Equity,
- Reflective Stance for Professional Practice,
- Commitment to Diversity, and/or
- Culture of Collaboration
- Has made an impact in their professional and philanthropic endeavors
It is very important to enter each nominee’s correct email address as additional required information will be requested from nominees using the email address submitted in the nomination form.
Candidate Responsibilities
- Is willing to submit a headshot, if selected, that can be published
- Aspires to uphold the principles manifested in the four overarching ideals of the College of Education:
- Ideals of Fairness and Equity,
- Reflective Stance for Professional Practice,
- Commitment to Diversity, and/or
- Culture of Collaboration
- Has made an impact in their professional and philanthropic endeavors
Deadlines
- April 30, 2023: Nominations close
Submission Instructions
- A nomination may be completed electronically or by mail.
- A nomination must include the nominee’s name, title, address, telephone number, e-mail address, the name and contact information for the primary nominator and the supporting nominator (if applicable).
- A nomination must include a narrative that explains how the nominee meets the criteria for the honor of Top Alumni Under 40 and why the person qualifies for this honor.
- The submission may also include a letter seconding the nomination, the nominee’s résumé, and up to two additional letters of support at the nominator’s discretion.
Please send nominations to uacollegeofeducation@ua.edu or mail to Box 870231, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487. (Attn: Rebecca Ballard).
If you have additional questions, please email rebecca.ballard@ua.edu.