In an effort to recognize the outstanding contributions of our alumni volunteer groups, the UConn Alumni Association created the U-Awards . U-Awards are presented annually to geographic groups and other alumni groups that have distinguished themselves through exceptional program offerings.

Nomination Form (pdf)

Award Categories

The U-Learn Award

Awarded to the group that organizes the most outstanding career or life-networking program. These programs include career networking and professional development programs, life networking opportunities, and/or lifelong learning/continuing education offerings.

2008 Award Winner
School of Nursing
Postcards from Reality: Alumni Musings on their First Job

The U-Pride Award

Awarded to the group that organizes the most outstanding social program. These programs include social gatherings, sports related events and cultural activities.

2008 Award Winner
Greater Hartford Chapter
Reception Celebrating the Inauguration of President Hogan

The U-Serve Award

Awarded to the group that organizes the most outstanding community service program. The U-Serve Award will recognize an outstanding service program regardless of when it is offered.

2008 Award Winner
Southeast Chapter
Hurricane! The Ultimate Storm, Lecture by Art Horn

The U-Care Award

Awarded to the group that organizes the most outstanding resource development and/ or advocacy program. These programs include scholarships, book awards, Alumni Association membership drives, fundraising, gift prospecting activities, admissions programs and legislative advocacy.

2008 Award Winner
African American Alumni Council
Establishment of a Student Scholarship Fund

Award Criteria: The following criteria are utilized to reward outstanding volunteer group programming:

• Program has a high attendee/member ratio
• Program supports the mission of the Association
• Program results in measurable growth in membership or volunteer participation
  
• Program utilizes/showcases University resources/talent
• Program is new or unique, or it longevity has contributed to the group’s success

Eligibility: All recognized volunteer groups under the UConn Alumni Association umbrella are eligible, including recognized geographic groups, affinity groups and school/college societies.

Nominations: Nominations are solicited from all volunteer groups under the UConn Alumni Association umbrella. Nominations should be submitted no later than Monday, May 5, 2008. Submit your nominations and any supporting materials to U-Awards, attn: Linda Rogers, UConn Alumni Association, Alumni Drive, Unit 3053, Storrs, CT 06269. All nominees are strongly encouraged to attend the Annual Meeting on Saturday, June 6, 2009.

Selecting Body: The Outreach and Programs Committee of the Alumni Association Board of Directors reviews nominations and selects the award winners.

Timeline: Nominations are solicited beginning in March and are due by May 5, 2008. The awards will be presented at our Annual Meeting on Saturday, June 6, 2009.

Recognition: The winners will be recognized in a display at the UConn Alumni Center and will be featured in an issue of MemberExtra, our quarterly publication for Alumni Association members.