NORFOLK, NE – The deadline to submit nominations to honor alumni of Northeast Community College is fast approaching.
The Alumni Hall of Success Award is presented to former students, either living or deceased, who have achieved significant success in their profession, exhibited exemplary citizenship qualities, or made significant contributions to their communities and/or community affairs, according to Holly Quinn, director of development at Northeast and award committee co-chair.
“This is an opportunity for the Board of Governors and the College community to honor individuals for career success, achievement and distinguished service following graduation from Northeast Community College.”
Candidates should have completed a recognized diploma or degree from Northeast (or its predecessor colleges) or completed at least 24 credit hours to be applied toward a degree at another college or university.
Quinn said, “Candidates that will be considered for induction must have achieved significant success in his/her profession; exhibited exemplary citizenship qualities; and made significant contributions to his/her community and/or community affairs. They should have demonstrated maturity, with preference given to those who have at least five years of work experience in his/her occupation or profession.”
Formal letters of recommendation must accompany the nomination. Nomination forms are available on the Northeast Community College website at https://northeast.edu/Giving/Achievement-Awards/.
Anyone interested in nominating more than one individual will need one form for each nominee.
Nominations are due by May 31. Completed nomination forms along with attached recommendations may be mailed to: Northeast Community College, Foundation Office, P.O. Box 469, Norfolk, NE 68702.
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Dr. Kari Wade, Lincoln, speaks during Northeast Community College’s Achievement Awards Night in November 2015. Wade was one of three Northeast alumni inducted into the College Hall of Success two-years ago. The deadline to submit a nominee for this year’s Achievement Awards is fast approaching.