Alumnus of the Year Nomination and Selection Guidelines

    Nomination Form 

    The Alumnus of the Year award was established in 2004 by the Regent University Office of Alumni Relations to recognize individuals who have gained unique distinction through their accomplishments and have brought positive change to the world through Christian leadership.

    While the primary purpose of this award is to honor those who have made an impact toward a better society, it also highlights the effectiveness of Regent University's programming in producing dynamic leaders in the areas of business, communication and the arts, divinity, education, government, law, leadership, and psychology and counseling.

    Criteria

    To be considered for the Alumnus of the Year award, an individual must meet the following criteria:

    • Must be a member of the Regent University Alumni Association in good standing
    • Must demonstrate a serious Christian faith and a continued support of the Christian community
    • Must be distinguished among his/her peers for constructive contributions made to society that display leadership, responsibility and expertise in his/her field of endeavor
    • Must have record of community involvement
    • Must be a person of integrity and demonstrated ability who brings dignity and inspiration to the faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends of Regent University
    • Must have demonstrated continuing interest in and support of Regent University through contribution of time, talent or resources
    • Must be an individual whose deeds reflect the importance of his/her education
    • Must uphold the standards of Regent University
    Method of Nomination
    • Nominations may be made by any of the following individuals of groups:
      • Regent University students, alumni, faculty, staff or friends
      • Regent University Alumni Association chapters
      • Regent University chartered student organizations
    • Only nomination forms that have been distributed or posted online by the Office of Alumni Relations are acceptable for submission.
    • Only one nomination will be accepted from each individual.
    • In addition to the nomination form, a vita, newspaper or magazine clippings, or other appropriate supporting materials may be submitted.
    • Alumni may self-nominate by completing the nomination form, providing supporting materials (if any) and providing two letters of support .

    Persons Ineligible for Nomination

    Any individual shall be ruled ineligible to be nominated if any of the following conditions prevail at the time the awards committee meets to make the selection:

    • If he/she is a candidate for any elected public office in the current calendar year. An individual who currently holds an elected state or national public office shall never be selected in a year in which he/she might be elected or re-elected
    • If he/she has been a member of the Regent University Executive Alumni Board, such individual shall not be selected until at least one year after such membership has expired
    • If he/she has held an elected office in any Regent University Alumni Association chapter, such individual shall not be selected until at least one year after such elected term has expired
    • If he/she is a member of the Alumnus of the Year Awards Committee
    • If he/she has ever asked that the university remove him/her from university mailings or has asked that the university no longer contact him/her
    Method of Selection
    • Nomination forms with any supporting materials should be received by the Office of Alumni Relations no later than March 15th of the year in which the person is being nominated.

    Mailing Address:

    Office of Alumni Relations
    ATTN: Alumnus of the Year Awards Committee
    1000 Regent University Drive, ADM 128
    Virginia Beach, VA 23464
    E-mail: alumni@regent.edu

    Phone: 888-294-ALUM (2586)
    • The awards committee will initially review the nominations and determine the top three nominees.  The awards committee consists of:
      • Members of the Executive Alumni Board
      • The central Office of Alumni Relations
      • Regent University Deans and Vice Presidents
    • The top three nominees will presented to the members of the Alumni Association for consideration and final selection.  Voting will be held online and open until March 31st 
    • The Alumnus of the Year award will be presented at commencement on the Virginia Beach campus.  In the case that the recipient cannot be present, the alumnus will be mailed the Alumnus of the Year award.   
    • A person may receive this award only once in his/her lifetime.