Distinguished Graduates Award 2009

Call for Nominations

You are invited to submit your nominations for the 2009 Civil Engineering Distinguished Graduates Award. All nominations should be sent to the address given below and must be received no later than November 3, 2008 . Additional questions and information should also be directed to the department head’s office using the information below.

Texas A&M University
Zachry Department of Civil Engineering
3136 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-3136
979-845-7435 (phone)
979-845-6156 (fax)
kchoate@civil.tamu.edu

Guidelines

Nomination Package

Each nomination package must include: a current resume of the individual being nominated, three letters of support that describe the leadership capabilities of the individual, documentation noting service and professional accomplishments of the individual, and a letter of nomination no longer than 150 words. Faxes and e-mails will not be considered. All nomination packages must be received by November 3, 2008. Nominations received after this date will not be considered for the nomination year.

Eligibility

Nominees must be graduates of the Zachry Department of Civil Engineering with degrees in either civil engineering or ocean engineering.

Selection Criteria

To be considered for selection, nominees must be graduates of the Zachry Department of Civil Engineering at Texas A&M and have:

• attained prominence in and made significant contributions to the profession of civil engineering,
• made significant contributions toward improving the quality of the educational program within the department,
• demonstrated leadership in service to professional societies or the community, and
• exhibited the highest standards of integrity and character.

Source of Nominations

Nominations may be made by the following individuals:

• any graduate of the Zachry Department of Civil Engineering or the Ocean Engineering Program,
• any faculty or staff member in the Zachry Department of Civil Engineering, and/or
• any Texas A&M former student.