UCF Alumni Introduces New Awards for Young Alumni

This fall, the UCF community will gather to celebrate the achievements of young alumni who continue to “Reach for the Stars” in their professional and personal lives. Young alumni currently make up one-third of our alumni population, making them our largest constituent base. So, to help recognize some of the great work they’re doing, the UCF Alumni Association is introducing its inaugural 30 under 30 awards program!

Eligibility and criteria includes:

• Must be a graduate of the University of Central Florida (undergraduate or graduate degree).
• Must be age 30 or under on Dec. 31, 2015.
• Must have made an impact in one or more of the following areas:
  

  • business
  • research
  • leadership
  • arts
  • community
  • education
  • philanthropy

• Must demonstrate a commitment to maintaining a lifelong relationship with UCF.
• Must strive to uphold the tenants of the UCF Creed.
• Must be willing to submit a professional head shot that can be published by the UCF Alumni Association and other UCF entities, as deemed appropriate.
• Self-nominations will not be accepted.

Know someone who deserves to be recognized? Nominate him/her!

2015 timeline:

July 3 | Nominations open
July 31 | Nominations close
Aug. 3 | Nominees contacted to submit additional information, including a professional head shot and a resume/CV
Aug. 16 | Deadline for nominees to submit additional information
September | Inaugural class of 30 under 30 honorees notified
Nov. 20 | Inaugural class of 30 under 30 awards dinner

Questions?

Contact: Latoya Jackson, ’12