Award Process
Each year, the Agnes Scott Alumnae Association recognizes outstanding alums in four categories from alumnae celebrating reunion years. Send your nominations by November 1 so that we can share with the world that Scotties are amazing!
What Do the Awards Recognize?
- Distinguished Career
Recognizes an alumna who has achieved excellence in their chosen profession. - Service to the College
Recognizes an alumna who has volunteered their time and shared tremendous support for Agnes Scott College. (Current college employees are ineligible.) - Service to the Community
Recognizes an alumna who has displayed outstanding service to the community, locally or globally. - Outstanding Young Alumna
Recognizes an alumna under the age of 40 for early competence in their chosen field or area of service and exceptional promise for the future.
What Is the Nominations Process?
- All nominations must be made electronically using the nomination form and include a brief bio or resume; the nominator's letter (maximum of two pages in length); at least two, but no more than six, letters for recommendation (each one a maximum of one page in length); and supporting documents, not to exceed ten pages.
- NOMINATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED ELECTRONICALLY BY NOVEMBER 1
- Recipients recognized during Alumnae Weekend
Nominations are accepted throughout the year by the Office of Alumnae Relations. While any alumna may be nominated for an award, the selection committee will prioritize alumnae in reunion years. Nominations in any given year that are not selected are held for consideration for two additional years. After that point nominations must be updated and resubmitted by a nominator to be considered.
How Are Selections Made?
First, the committee chair is appointed by the Alumnae Association President. The committee is comprised of up to three Alumnae Board members and at least one past award winner not currently serving on the board.
The committee meets for a full day to collectively review each submission in each category and determine the awardees. Electronically submitted nominations are provided to committee members a minimum of one week before the meeting so that nominations can be thoughtfully considered and debated during the in-person committee meeting. Nominations submitted prior to the creation of the electronic submission process are reviewed during the meeting prior to the committee discussion of each nominee. Selections are made based on the depth and breadth of the nominee's fulfillment of the award criteria, as demonstrated by the information provided in the nomination packet.