Nominate someone for our
Alumni and Hall of Fame awards!
Our alumni are known for their incredible accomplishments, impacting people and policies in
Kentucky, the nation and world. We want to recognize these achievements and help tell inspiring
stories. Please take a moment to shine a light on a deserving alum by completing a nomination
form at education.uky.edu/alumni/nominate. Nominations are due by January 31, 2017.
Alumni Excellence Award
This award honors those who have made outstanding contributions over the course of their
career, reaching the pinnacle of achievement in their chosen professions. Recipients of the Alumni
Excellence Award will also be inducted into the college’s Hall of Fame.
Alumni Excellence Award honorees must:
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Have earned a degree from the University of Kentucky College of Education, or
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Have completed a significant amount of academic work in the college;
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Have obtained significant achievement personally or professionally;
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Have demonstrated distinguished professional accomplishments, outstanding character and
commitment to community service;
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Have shown evidence of merit of work in their chosen field or community leadership; and
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Have shown evidence of strong support for the field of education.
Outstanding Teaching
This award honors exemplary teachers
– those with overall excellence in
teaching methodologies, and who
are knowledgeable, passionate and
innovative. They inspire students and
practice transformational leadership.
Outstanding Teaching Award honorees
must:
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Have earned a degree from the
University of Kentucky College of
Education, or have completed a
significant amount of academic work
in the college; and
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Have shown evidence of outstanding
teaching practices.
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