Distinguished Service Award Guidelines

Introduction

Each year, the Executive Committee of the University Council of Queen's University invites nominations for up to six (6) Distinguished Service Awards. The awards are presented at the Annual Meeting and Dinner of the University Council in May. Recipients become Honorary Life Members of University Council and are entitled to participate fully in the deliberations and discussion of Council. They do not have voting privileges.

Purpose

This Award is to recognize outstanding service to Queen's over an extended period of time.

Criteria

A strong nomination will demonstrate:

• Breadth of impact
• Contributions above and beyond what would normally be expected in the Nominee's primary role relating to the University
• Length of service to the University
• Support from a broad range of persons associated with the Queen's Community.

Eligibility Guidelines

Nominees are selected from the broader Queen's Community including faculty, staff, alumni and benefactors.

Selection Process

• Deadline for nomination forms - February 3, 2012.

• The Nominator, who must be a member of Council and/or a Graduate of Queen's University, completes and signs the nomination form and sends it to the University Secretariat together with:

  • Four letters of support from other Councillors and/or Graduates of Queen's. These supporting letters must accompany the completed and signed nomination form.

  • Up to a maximum of six additional letters of support, from graduates and/or non-graduates, will be accepted.

• All materials submitted are held in confidence. Successful candidates will receive the original nomination material after receiving the award.

• In March, the University Council Executive Committee will meet to review nominations and select recipients. The process is confidential.

• Recipients are informed in March.

Nomination Form and Supporting Material

A fully completed Nomination Form (PDF*, 12 KB) is essential to assist the University Council Executive Committee in the selection process.

 

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