- Recognizes distinguished career performance and achievements in professional, business, civic and/or other public service areas
- One award may be given annually
- Only alumni are eligible
- Not eligible: any current UMAA board member, current UMAA or UMaine Foundation employee, or current member of the Alumni Awards Selection Committee
Nomination materials:
- Separate letters from at least two nominators detailing the nominee’s record of outstanding career achievements
- One additional letter from a UMaine Cabinet member, dean, or program director detailing, in ways relevant to the award, the nominee’s performance and achievements in the nominee’s career, and/or a similar letter from someone closely familiar with the nominee’s relevant performance and achievements