Thank you for your interest in nominating yourself/another member for a Mortar Board alumni award. When you honor someone with a nomination, you show appreciation, admiration, and awareness of the purpose of Mortar Board.

A nomination must contain sufficient information about the nominee's credentials, career, Mortar Board service, and achievements for the selection committee to holistically evaluate the nominee.

While nominations may be made any time of year, all nominating materials must be submitted no later than May 15, 2025 for consideration as a 2025 honoree. Questions or supporting nomination materials may be directed to mortarboard@mortarboard.org.

AWARD CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS

EMERGING LEADER AWARD

The Emerging Leader Award is presented to members within 20 years of their initiation who demonstrate leadership within their community, industry, field, and/or area of interest.

ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

The Alumni Achievement Award honors members who are advanced in their careers and have carried the Mortar Board ideals into their personal and professional life. They will have attained stature in their field and demonstrated sustained, exceptional leadership.

DISTINGUISHED LIFETIME MEMBER AWARD

The Distinguished Lifetime Member (DLM) Award honors a member who has spent a lifetime in service to Mortar Board with achievements and highlights befitting this highest honor.

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD

The Volunteer of the Year Award honors a dedicated individual who has volunteered their time and talents on behalf of Mortar Board National College Honor Society during the past year. Through their outstanding service, they have advanced the mission of Mortar Board at the national level, exemplifying the society's values of scholarship, leadership, and service.

NOMINATOR INFORMATION

NOMINEE INFORMATION

AWARD CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS

EMERGING LEADER AWARD

The Emerging Leader Award is presented to members within 20 years of their initiation who demonstrate leadership within their community, industry, field, and/or area of interest.

ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

The Alumni Achievement Award honors members who are advanced in their careers and have carried the Mortar Board ideals into their personal and professional life. They will have attained stature in their field and demonstrated sustained, exceptional leadership.

DISTINGUISHED LIFETIME MEMBER AWARD

The Distinguished Lifetime Member (DLM) Award honors a member who has spent a lifetime in service to Mortar Board with achievements and highlights befitting this highest honor.

Volunteer of the Year Submission information can be found on the next page.

NOMINATION MATERIALS FOR EMERGING ALUMNI, ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT, AND DISTINGUISHED LIFETIME MEMBER AWARDS

(Volunteer of the Year Submission information can be found on the next page.)

1. STATEMENT OF SUPPORT
Provide a letter of support describing the accomplishments of the nominee and why they should be considered for the award. Please include experiences, demonstrated leadership, achievements, and awards/honors received that support your nomination. Self-nominations/personal statements of support are welcome.
2. BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Biographical information for the nominee includes chapter, degrees, and professional employment. These can be an attached resume/CV, a link to a LinkedIn page, or a bulleted list within the letter of support.
3. ENDORSEMENT INFORMATION
Include name(s) and contact information of people who will endorse your nomination. Contacts may be asked to:

• provide personal observations with specific examples of the nominee's strengths,
• and address the successes and landmarks of excellence demonstrated by the nominee's life.

4. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS (OPTIONAL)
Any other relevant information or documents (e.g., photos, press releases, testimonials) that you would like to provide to the selection committee. 

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

ENDORSEMENT INFORMATION

ENDORSEMENT #1

ENDORSEMENT #2 (Optional)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (OPTIONAL)

Please utilize this space to include any other relevant information or context that may assist the selection committee in evaluating your nomination.

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD

This award honors a dedicated individual who has volunteered their time and talents on behalf of Mortar Board National College Honor Society during the past year. Through their outstanding service, they have advanced the mission of Mortar Board at the national level, exemplifying the society's values of scholarship, leadership, and service.

NOMINATION MATERIALS

1. QUESTIONS

• How has this individual contributed to Mortar Board over the last year? Please describe the nominee's volunteer roles, responsibilities, and specific contributions within Mortar Board. 

• Why is this individual deserving of the Volunteer of the Year Award? Share how the nominee's efforts made a meaningful difference. Consider the outcomes of their work, how they inspired others, or how they exemplify Mortar Board's ideals of scholarship, leadership, and service.

2. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS (OPTIONAL)
Any other relevant information or documents (e.g., photos, press releases, testimonials) that you would like to provide.

QUESTIONS

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (OPTIONAL)

Please utilize this space to include any other relevant information or context that may assist in evaluating your nomination.

Ready to Submit?

Thank you for taking the time to recognize an outstanding individual for one of Mortar Board's Alumni Awards! Your nomination helps us celebrate the people who make exceptional contributions to scholarship, leadership, and service. 

Please take a moment to review your responses and ensure all sections are complete. If you included supporting materials, be sure they're attached or have been emailed to mortarboard@mortarboard.org.

When you're ready, please click below to officially submit your nomination.