Lewis & ClarkCollege of Arts & Sciences

Alumni & Parent Programs

Board of Alumni Nominations

Please take a moment to review the award descriptions below. If you know of an alumnus/a whom you feel meets the criteria for one of these awards and is worthy of consideration, please complete the nomination form(s).

Alumni Honors Nominations

Outstanding Young Alumni Award - honors an alumnus/a for rendering superior performance in his or her chosen field or superior service to his or her chosen community within 15 years of graduation.

Distinguished Alumni Award - honors an alumnus/a for rendering superior performance in his or her chosen field or superior service to his or her chosen community.

Donald G. Balmer Citation - Established to honor an alumnus/a, faculty, staff member, or friend of the College who has demonstrated outstanding voluntary service to the College.

Pioneer Alumni Leadership Award - honors an alumnus/a for demonstrating extraordinary leadership in his or her service to Lewis & Clark.

To be considered for an award to be presented at the Honors Banquet in February 2013, nominations must be received by March 31, 2012. Committee and the Board of Alumni will review nominations and select recipients at their June 2012 Meeting.

Honors Nomination Form

See a list of previous winners

Board of Alumni Member Nominations

What we’re looking for in board members

Alumni board members love Lewis & Clark College. While no single characteristic defines an ideal member of the board, we seek nominees who are high achieving and high-energy enthusiasts of the College. We seek alumni of the College of Arts and Sciences who have the drive, the focus, and the skills to contribute to the success of the board and the College.

It is important that our collective board membership reflect the richness of Lewis and Clark’s diverse student population and community.To see the full Board roster and read the members’ profiles, visit this page.

The following table identifies some of the attributes we’re looking for in board members.

High Achieving Lewis & Clark Enthusiasts
  • Leaders of organizations
  • Prominent in chosen field
  • Community activists/Service oriented
  • Strong academic record
  • Student government and athletic team leaders
  • Demonstrated desire to contribute
  • Willingness to give personally and financially
  • Motivated to recruit others to give to the college
  • Specific ideas for alumni projects
  • Organizers of alumni events
  • Continued connection with faculty, staff, and/or broad base of fellow alumni
Nominate a Board of Alumni Member

Just fill out the form here. Deadline for nominating Board of Alumni members who will start their service in Fall 2012, if selected, is February 29, 2012.