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Alumni Association Excellence Awards
The University at Albany Alumni Association traditionally recognizes alumni and friends of the University for their outstanding achievements and service to the University and community. These individuals personify the University's commitment to excellence and service and bring distinction to themselves and to our alma mater. Nominations for 2009 are due
October 26, 2008. All supporting material is also due October 26.
Citizen of the University
Recognizes outstanding contributions to the University by a non-alumnus or alumna through leadership, service or a special gift. The award recipient is chosen by the University leadership.
Distinguished Alumni

Honors an alumnus or alumna with an extraordinary achievement – one who has been recognized nationally and/or internationally – or an individual who over the course of a decade or greater, has exhibited outstanding success in a chosen profession or outstanding service to society. Request nomination form here.

Excellence
In
Entrepreneurship

Recognizes the accomplishments of an individual who has demonstrated the spirit, leadership and drive of an entrepreneur. Consideration is also given to the nominee’s contributions to his or her community and the University. The award recipient is chosen by the Council for Economic Outreach. Request nomination form here.

Outstanding
Young Alumni

Recognizes early outstanding achievements in a chosen profession or field and/or service to the community.
Request nomination form here.

Bertha Brimmer Medal

Honors University at Albany graduates for excellence in teach K-12 and dedication to their profession. This award was founded by the Class of 1934 and is named for a Class of 1900 graduate known for her devotion to teaching and service to the University.
Request nomination form here.

Excellence in Alumni Service
Recognizes sustained leadership and service to the Alumni Association and the University.
Request nomination form here.
Excellence in Arts & Letters

Pays tribute to alumni for extraordinary distinction in arts and letters.
Request nomination form here.

Excellence in Business
Recognizes alumni for outstanding distinction in business for profit.
Request nomination form here.
Excellence in Community Service

Pays tribute to alumni for exceptional volunteer community service.
Request nomination form here.

Excellence in Education

Pays tribute to alumni for extraordinary distinction in the field of education, including pre-K through post-secondary classroom teaching, school services and administration/supervision.
Request nomination form here.

Excellence in Public Service

Pays tribute to alumni for outstanding achievement in public service.
Request nomination form here.

Excellence in Science & Technology

Pays tribute to alumni for extraordinary distinction in science and/or technology. Request nomination form here.

 

 Scholarships

Chemistry Student

The Alumni Association offers six scholarships for UAlbany students. Applications will be available beginning December 1. If you are interested in receiving an application, please email the Alumni office. Please include your name, class year if applicable and daytime phone number. 

Agnes E. Futterer Memorial Fellowship

$1,000

Criteria: 
  • Candidate must hold a bachelor's degree from the University at Albany and have been in residence at the University for a minimum of two years as an undergraduate.
  • May be used for graduate study in theatre or theatre-related fields at the University or any other accredited institution or recognized theatre program.
  • Applications must be received by
    March 1.

Albert N. Husted Fellowship

$1,000

Criteria: 
  • Candidate must hold a bachelor's degree from the University at Albany and have been in residence at the University for a minimum of two years.
  • May be used for full-time study at the University or any other accredited university.
  • Priority will be given to the candidate with a demonstrated aptitude and interest in teaching.
  • Applications must be received by
    March 1.

Adna W. Risley Memorial Scholarship

$500

Criteria: 
  • Candidate must hold a bachelor's degree from the University at Albany.
  • Candidate must be pursuing a graduate degree in history at he University at Albany.
  • Priority will be given to the candidate with demonstrated dedication and commitment to civic engagement.
  • Applications must be received by
    March 1.

Class
of 1972
Alumni Scholarship

$750.00

Criteria: 
  • Candidate must be a University at Albany senior planning to enter full-time graduate study at the University.
  • Priority will be based on both merit and need.
  • Applications must be received by
    March 1.

Bertha Brimmer
Legacy Scholarship

$1,500

Criteria: 
  • Candidate must be a current freshman, an incoming legacy freshman or new legacy transfer student. A legacy is a child or grandchild of a graduate of UAlbany.
  • Financial need will be considered.
  • Applications must be received by
    March 1.

Life Member Spirit Scholarship

$1,000

Criteria: 
  • Candidate must be a current student at UAlbany.
  • Candidate must demonstrate outstanding school spirit and commitment to the University and its student body.
  • Applications must be received by
    March 1.

 

 

Awards Wall
Awards Gallery at the
Alumni House

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2008 Excellence Awards Recipients

Distinguished Alumni
Theresa McGovern
B.A. ’83

Citizen of the University
Walter Robb

Excellence
in Entrepreneurship

Michael Weiss
B.S. ’88


Young Alumni Award
Richelle Konian
B.S. ’95

Excellence
in Alumni Service

Susan Shipherd
B.S. ’64


Excellence
in Community Service

Kimberleigh Phelan B.A. ’89

Excellence in Business
Kimberly Welsh
M.B.A ’89


Excellence in Education
Thomas Brooks
B.A. ’71

 
Donald Cohen
B.A. ’51, M.A. ’52

 
Carol Meyer
Ph.D. ’06


Excellence in Public Service
Michael Arcuri
B.A. ’81

Kathryn Zox
M.S.W. ’83


Excellence in Science & Technology
Brian Levine
B.S. ’94

Bertha Brimmer Medal 
Thomas Shiland
M.S. ’90, M.S. ’92

 

Award recipients
will be honored at
the 2008 Excellence Awards Gala, May 3,
in Albany. Contact the Alumni Association for more information.

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