Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about submitting a nomination and what is required in a nomination form.

Nominations will be accepted on a rolling basis via the nomination form.
For any questions, please email: alumni.recognition@nyu.edu

No. The person submitting the nomination does not need to be an alumnus/a, faculty, or staff of NYU.

Yes. Self-nominations are accepted for the Distinguished Alumni Awards. Self-nominations are not accepted for Alumni Volunteers Awards.

No. The selection committees consider the strength of the nomination, not how many copies of the nomination are received.

Nominations are accepted on a rolling basis, though a deadline will be announced each year to be considered for the following year’s awards. Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure that your nomination is complete and that all materials have been received by the selection committee. Incomplete nominations will not be considered.

Nominations

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Please check the nomination form for details about the current submission deadlines. Learn how to compile a nomination by reviewing this sample nomination.

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