Each year the collective body of the Alumni Association presents three distinct and unique awards to members of the Benedictine University Alumni family.

The Benedictine University Alumni Association is accepting nominations for the 2009 Distinguished Alumni Recognition Awards. All Benedictine alumni and friends are invited to submit nominations for the awards which will be announced at Commencement on May 2009.

The following categories will be open for nominations:

1. Distinguished Alumni Award - In recognition of outstanding achievement in a career field or personal endeavor.
2. Alumni Service Award - In gratitude for current or past service to the University and/or the Alumni Association. The Award will be presented to an alumnus/a who has made significant donations of time and talent to Benedictine.
3. Benedictine Spirit Award - Presented to an alumnus/a who has exemplified the Benedictine values of service, hospitality, and dedication to a given cause in their personal and/or professional life.

All awards are open to alumni in good standing who have completed a minimum of 48 credit hours at St. Procopius, Illinois Benedictine, or Benedictine University. All award nominees must have graduated or last attended Benedictine at least ten years ago.

Nominations will be evaluated by the Board of Directors of the Alumni Association, which will make recommendations to the President of the University, the Alumni Association President, and the Director of Alumni Relations for final selection. The nominees will need to meet one or more of the following considerations:

1. Nominees must have made significant achievements in their chosen careers.
2. They must bring honor to the University through their efforts.
3. They must have contributed their time and talents to the University and/or the community.
4. They must exhibit excellence in their volunteer work.
5. They must exhibit a sincere personal commitment to Benedictine University and its students, alumni, faculty and/or staff.
6. They reflect the Benedictine values that are a part of the University's heritage and mission, including hospitality, service, and dedication to all people.

Nominations must be received no later than January 14, 2009. Finalists not selected in a given year will automatically be submitted for consideration the following year. A permanent display of winners is in the Krasa Student Center, and all winners will have biographical information displayed for review.

Please use the attached nomination form. You may also fax your nominations or send them through e-mail. For more information, please contact:

The Office of Alumni Affairs
Benedictine University
5700 College Road
Lisle, IL 60532
(630)829-6077 or FAX (630)829-6313
jnelligan@ben.edu

Nomination Form

Distinguished Alumni Award 2008
In recognition of outstanding achievement in a career field or personal endeavor, the 2008 Distinguished Alumni Award goes to Dave and Patty Bushland Class of 1991.

Alumni Spirit Award 2008
For exemplifying the Benedictine values of service, hospitality, and dedication, personally and professionally, the 2008 Alumni Spirit Award goes to Carol Arthurs Class of 1974.

Benedictine Service Award 2008
Given for serving the university with time and talent, the 2008 Alumni Service Award goes to William Tonne, D.D.S. Class of 1968.

Congratulations to our Alumni Award Recipients for 2008!
Thank you for Carrying the Light!