Award Descriptions & Criteria
The descriptions and criteria for the Alumni Awards are maintained by the Nominations, Citations and Bylaws Committee of the Alumni Board, the group charged with reviewing nominations.
Alumni Awards that will be given in June 2009:
- Alumni Service Award
- Catharine Lealtad ’15 Service to Society Award
- Charles J. Turck Global Citizen Award
- Distinguished Citizen Citation
- Young Alumni Award
The Alumni Service Award is presented to an alumnus or alumna of Macalester whose significant service and consistent loyalty to the college has set an outstanding example of volunteerism. Nominations for this award are made by Macalester staff.
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Catharine Lealtad ’15 Service to Society Award
The Catharine Lealtad Award honors a Macalester College alumnus/alumna of color that has used their Macalester education to distinguish themselves in service to community. The award was established in memory of Catharine Lealtad, class of 1915, and the first African-American graduate of Macalester. She had an admirable career as a physician, in the military and as a medical missionary, and served children and the poor around the world.
Catharine Lealtad Award recipients demonstrate a practical acceptance of these obligations in their lives and work fulfilling the following criteria:
- an alumnus/alumna of color who is a role model for people of color
- leadership or significant accomplishment in civic, religious and/or professional activities
- college education the source of inspiration and training
- unselfish and effective service to the community
Award recipients are expected to return to Macalester to accept the award and to address students.
To nominate a candidate for the Catherine Lealtad Award, please provide information that fully addresses the criteria outlined above. Use the space below, or another sheet, to provide your nomination. Be sure to describe the nominee’s qualifications, the reasons why you believe the citation should be awarded to the nominee, and your relationship to the nominee.
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Charles J. Turck Global Citizen Award
The Macalester College Charles J. Turck Global Citizen Award honors the legacy of Charles J. Turck, president of Macalester College from 1939 to 1958. Lawyer, educator, social activist, internationalist and churchman, President Turck was an inspiring presence to Macalester students and championed internationalism throughout his tenure. This award recognizes an alumnus who has advanced the cause of the internationalist spirit and lived up to the exhortation, “to be a worthy son or daughter of Macalester, you must listen to your hopes and not your fears.” The settings where they have made their contributions, the populations with whom they work and their ability to serve as a bridge between cultural groups are all considered in the selection process. Global Citizen Award recipients fulfill the following criteria:
- They have provided inspirational leadership throughout their lives in their civic and professional activities
- Their work has had an impact on the international community
- They have lived their lives as citizens of the world, promoting global understanding, peace and justice
Award recipients are expected to return to Macalester to accept the award at reunion. To nominate a candidate for the Charles J. Turck Global Citizen Citation please provide information that fully addresses the criteria outlined above. Use the space below, or another sheet, to provide your nomination. Be sure to describe the nominee’s qualifications, the reasons why you believe the citation should be awarded to the nominee, and your relationship to the nominee.
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Distinguished Citizen Citation
The Macalester College Distinguished Citizen Citation recognizes alumni who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, achievement and active involvement with their local community through their lifetime. It is given because the Macalester College Alumni Association, Board of Trustees and faculty believe that a college education should be the training and inspiration for unselfish and effective service.
Distinguished Citizen Award recipients demonstrate a practical acceptance of these obligations in their lives and work fulfilling the following criteria:
- leadership or significant accomplishment in civic, religious and/or professional activities
- college education the source of inspiration and training
- unselfish and effective service in their lives and work to the community, the nation and/or the world
Award recipients are expected to return to Macalester to accept the award and to address students.
To nominate a candidate for the Distinguished Citizen Citation please provide information that fully addresses the criteria outlined above. Use the space below, or another sheet, to provide your nomination. Be sure to describe the nominee’s qualifications, the reasons why you believe the citation should be awarded to the nominee, and your relationship to the nominee.
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The Macalester College Young Alumni Award recognizes an alumnus or alumna who has graduated within the past 15 years and demonstrated outstanding involvement and achievement in their post-graduate education, community contributions, career advancement and their service to Macalester.
Young Alumni Award recipients demonstrate a practical acceptance of these obligations in their lives and work fulfilling the following criteria:
- graduated from Macalester within the past 15 years
- leadership or significant accomplishment in civic, religious and/or professional activities
- college education the source of inspiration and training
- unselfish and effective service in their lives and work to the community, the nation and/or the world
Award recipients are expected to return to Macalester to accept the award and to address students.
To nominate a candidate for the Young Alumni Award, please provide information that fully addresses the criteria outlined above. Be sure to describe the nominee’s qualifications, the reasons why you believe the citation should be awarded to the nominee, and your relationship to the nominee.
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Updated: 2008-06-09