The UCO Alumni Association is accepting nominations from former UCO students for its annual awards for outstanding accomplishments through June 1. Awards will be offered for accomplishments in the professional fields of the arts, business and professions, education and science.
Awards are also available for outstanding service to ones community.
Candidates will be judged for the professional category based on their recognized leadership qualities, dedication to their field, length of professional service, degrees earned, publications, research and recognition in their field. A committee of five members will be selected from both the Alumni Association and from the community. The committee will subjectively view forms, rank candidates, and meet for discussion and selection, said Lisa Craddock, an Alumni Association representative. More than one winner may be chosen in a particular category but not every category may have a winner. The Distinguished Former Students Award Banquet will be held on October 12, and all award winners must be able to attend.