From UAM

Dear Alumni and Friends,

With the continued uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic in mind, we are beginning to discuss and prepare for our 2020 Homecoming celebrations. For now, we are reaching out to let you know that we are accepting nominations for this year’s alumni awards. Our hope is to recognize individuals and present these awards at a Homecoming Alumni Dinner scheduled to be held on Friday, October 16th. Below is the eligibility, selection criteria, and nomination deadline for each award.

Alumni Merit and Achievement Award
Eligibility: All living graduates and former students of the University of Arkansas at Monticello or Arkansas A&M.
Selection Criteria: The award honors those alumni whose achievements in their vocational fields have brought distinction to themselves, credit to the University, and real benefits to their communities and profession.  Nominations for this award should include at least one letter of support from a peer or individual who can speak to the nominee's accomplishments.
Nomination Deadline: All nominations must be received either by email or paper submission by August 17th for consideration.

Continuing the Connection Award
Eligibility: All living graduates and former students who attended Arkansas A&M.
Selection Criteria: The award honors those alumni who best keep alive the connection between Arkansas A&M and UAM.
Nomination Deadline: All nominations must be received in writing either by email or paper submission by August 17th for consideration.

Young Alumni Rising Star Award
Eligibility: All living graduates and former students who attended the University of Arkansas at Monticello. These nominees must be under the age of 36 (35 years old or younger).
Selection Criteria: This award honors our young alumni whose achievements in their vocational fields have brought distinction to themselves, credit to the University, and real benefits to their communities and their profession.  Nominations for this award should include at least one letter of support from a peer or individual who can speak to the nominee's accomplishments.
Nomination Deadline: All nominations must be received either by email or paper submission by August 17th for consideration.

Please submit all nominations to alumni@uamont.edu or mail paper submissions to Alumni Affairs, P.O. Box 3520, Monticello, AR  71656.  If you have any questions, please call us at 870-460-1028.

We look forward to receiving your nomination(s).  Additional information and/or announcements regarding 2020 Homecoming celebrations will be forthcoming as the university  will continue to monitor the COVID-19 Global Pandemic and make decisions about campus activities based upon conditions in the community with guidance from the University of Arkansas Board of Trustees, U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and the Arkansas Department of Health, in addition to federal, state, and local policy.  

Sincerely,

Jay Hughes
Alumni & Development Officer