2020 Salem State University Alumni Association Dr. Marilyn Flaherty '54 Distinguished Alumna/us Award

**NOMINATIONS FOR THIS YEAR'S AWARD ARE NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED**

Established by the Alumni Association Board of Directors, the distinguished alumnus/a award recognizes an individual who upon graduation from Salem State University, has distinguished themselves through their outstanding professional accomplishments.

Nominations deadline is April 3, 2020.

This year's award recipient will be honored at Alumni Weekend in 2020.

Eligibility Criteria:
* Each recipient must have attained notable achievement or made a lasting contribution to Salem State University through their philanthropic and voluntary endeavors.
* Each recipient must have earned a degree from Salem State University.
* It is preferred that recipient attend the awards ceremony to accept his or her award.
* The recipients are eligible to receive a specific award once, but are eligible to receive a different award in the future.
* The awards committee is not obligated to select a recipient from each category if applicants do not adequately meet the requirements.
* No member of the Alumni Association Board of Directors may self-nominate for the award.

Nomination Requirements:
* The nomination form below must be completed in full.
* A 500 word or more statement must be included with the nomination form.
* The Awards Committee, comprised of members of the Salem State University Alumni Board, reserves the right to conduct independent research on a nominee. The Committee will only consider information when it is part of a submitted nomination.
* The Awards Committee will also not consider nominations that consist solely of a nominee's resume.
* Incomplete nominations will NOT be considered.

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2019 Distinguished Alumna/us Award Winner Tom Thibodeau '81, '84G

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* 1. Contact information for person being nominated:

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* 2. Person making the nomination:

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* 3. Please include a 500 word or more statement as to why you feel this person is the best candidate for the Dr. Marilyn E. Flaherty '54 Distinguished Alumnus/a Award. Include as much information as possible. Give specific examples as to why we should select this individual.