Alumni Awards

To be eligible for an Alumni Award nomination, a candidate must meet the following requirements.

• Have matriculated from the UTSA Alvarez College of Business
• Must not be an employee of the university, a voting member of the Board of Trustees or a current member of the Alvarez Alumni Council Board
• Must not be in a position of elected or appointed government office or known to be launching a campaign for office
• Be living (no posthumous nominations)
• Have not previously received an award in the category for which the nomination is submitted. (Please wait more than five years before nominating a previous winner for a different category).
• This honor carries with it an expectation of conduct worthy to serve as an ambassador of the college. Whereby, the college reserves the right to rescind the award if in the future the recipient’s actions and values are inconsistent with the core values of the college.

The following submission criteria must be included with the nomination and will be used in determining the nominee’s qualifications for receiving the award.

• A completed nomination form must be submitted
• Nomination letter
• Endorsement letter from a second individual (if self-nomination)
• Nominee’s resume or curriculum vitae (optional)
• Nominators are encouraged, but not required, to provide supporting items that further distinguish the nominee. Such items could include, but are not limited to:
  • Letters of support from non-family members that specifically address the criteria (maximum of three)
  • Current biography of the individual
  • Newspaper or magazine articles that showcase the special qualities of the nominee
  • Awards or certificates of achievements
  • Published articles
  • Other items of interest
• No limitations will be placed on the total number of nominations accepted for consideration
• The name of the nominator will not be disclosed if he or she requests anonymity
• Self-nominations are accepted

Alumni Award honorees are selected annually by members of the Alvarez College of Business Alumni Awards Committee.

Nominations are kept confidential. Candidates become aware of their nomination upon award selection. Nominations are considered for three years. To maintain confidentiality, please do not inform candidates they are under consideration.

Award recipient names are made public when all candidates have accepted.

Nominations

The nomination form is currently closed. For questions or more information, contact Danielle Gawronski, associate director of engagement.

What if my nominee is not selected this year?
Nominations remain active for three years. If your candidate is not selected, you will have the opportunity to add supplemental and/or updated information to the individual’s nomination packet prior to the next deadline.

Do selected honorees need to attend the ceremony?
Selected honorees must be present at the Alumni Awards Recognition Dinner in order to receive an award.

How many letters of support should I include?
One letter of support is required for all nominees, and two letters of support are required for self-nominations. These letters are instrumental in the selection process in order to provide a complete account of the nominee's accomplishments, contributions and impact.