Nominations for the 2024 Centennial Achievement Awards Are Now Open

Aug. 29, 2024
To: Campus Community
From: University of Arizona Student Affairs
Subject: Nominations for the 2024 Centennial Achievement Awards Are Now Open
Date: Aug 29, 2024

Faculty and staff are invited to nominate students for the Centennial Achievement Awards!

The Centennial Achievement Awards are presented to 2 undergraduate and 7 graduate and professional students who

  • Demonstrate outstanding persistence and integrity
  • Contribute to self, community, and family

Awards

  • Undergraduate – $250 and engraved plaque
  • Graduate – $500 and engraved plaque

2024 Centennial Achievement Awards Nomination Criteria

Prior to submitting a nomination, please review awards criteria.

Undergraduate

Evidence of significant personal growth is the primary criterion for selection. Cumulative grade point average may be considered. Preference will be given to students who:

  • have demonstrated integrity.
  • have shown tremendous persistence to achieve a college education.
  • have made a demonstrated contribution to self, community, and family.

Graduate

  • Recipients are required to have completed at least 18 units of Graduate College credit in a degree program at the specified level at The University of Arizona.
  • Preference is given to students who are the first in their family working toward an advanced degree and/or students who have overcome significant obstacles reaching their educational goals.
  • Consideration will be given to: (1) academic achievement (i.e. scholarships, fellowships, honors); (2) scholarly achievements (i.e. conference papers, research grants, publications); (3) community/campus service (i.e., leadership positions); (4) professional affiliations; and (5) experience in the workplace or university.

2024 Centenial Achievement Awards Nomination Forms

Extended Deadline: Nominations are due by 12:00 noon on Monday, Sept. 9. If you have questions, please email: studentaffairs@arizona.edu

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