All alumni of the University and its predecessor institutions are eligible for consideration. Nominations should be submitted by the end of February each year and should include a cover letter on why the person is being nominated. Supporting materials such as complete resumes and other letters of support are helpful to the selection committee.
Nominations remain in the active pool for five years.
The Alumni Awards and Scholarship Committee reviews all nominations and makes recommendations to the Alumni Association's Board of Governors. UNC Charlotte places its highest emphasis on teaching. Senior faculty teach on every level, including freshman and sophomore courses, and the University relies on fewer teaching assistants than other institutions. NationsBank presents an annual award to a UNC Charlotte faculty member for excellence in teaching. The University presents an annual Provost's Award to the academic department that demonstrates the most outstanding teaching.