Awards and Recognition

Do you know a Rosemont alumna or alumnus who deserves to be recognized? Since 1976, the Rosemont College Alumni Association Awards Program has honored professional achievements, contributions to community, and service to the college after graduation. Three prestigious awards are given each year to honorees elected by the Alumni Board of Directors from a ballot of candidates from the Undergraduate College and the Schools of Graduate and Professional Studies. 

Nominating Cycle

July to March: The Nominating and Recognition Committee of the Alumni Board accepts award nominations.
April: The Office of Alumni Relations notifies candidates to confirm their acceptance of the nomination. Once confirmed, the Nominating and Recognition Committee presents the final slate of candidates to the Alumni Board for voting.
May: The honorees are notified.
June: The awards are formally presented to the recipients at the Annual Alumni Association Meeting and awards Ceremony during Reunion Weekend.

 

Mission in Action: Leadership & Professional Achievement Award

This award recognizes alumni who exemplify the spirit and values of Rosemont College by demonstrating outstanding professional leadership and a dedication to the betterment of their community and its citizens.

Criteria

  • Evidence of outstanding contribution and/or recognition in one or more areas of society, including but not limited to professional, community, academic, and/or personal.
  • Exemplifies leadership qualities in all endeavors, including but not limited to being proactive, forming a positive rapport among colleagues, and setting and achieving goals.
  • Demonstrated interest and/or involvement in the life of Rosemont College.
  • A graduate of Rosemont College’s Undergraduate College and/or Schools of Graduate and Professional Studies.

Rosemont Service Award in Memory of Bonnie Hilferty Freney ’64

Established in 1989, this award is presented to alumni who have served Rosemont College with the dedication, love, and sense of humor characteristic of Bonnie Hilferty Freney, Class of 1964.

Criteria:
  • Committed to serving Rosemont College as an active volunteer by dedicating extraordinary amounts of time to leading or participating in college events, alumni and/or student programming, and fundraising initiatives.
  • Dedicated to supporting the Rosemont College Experience Fund (formerly known as the Annual Fund) and other fundraising goals through financial contributions.
  • A graduate of Rosemont College’s Undergraduate College and/or Schools of Graduate and Professional Studies.

Young Alumni Award

This award is presented to alumni of less than 10 years who have demonstrated leadership and outstanding promise or success in their professional life and in the life of their community.

Criteria:
  • A graduate of less than 10 years from Rosemont College’s Undergraduate College and School of Graduate and Professional Studies.
  • Demonstrated exemplary leadership, involvement, and success as a student at Rosemont College.
  • Recognized as an individual who has achieved or demonstrates tremendous promise to achieve measurable success within their profession.
  • Demonstrated leadership qualities through their proactive involvement and/or service to one or more community-based organizations.
  • Demonstrated interest and/or involvement in the life of Rosemont College.

MORE INFORMATION

Lauren McDonnell
Director of Alumni Relations
610.527.0200 ext. 2805   

Nominate someone for the 2013 Alumni Awards, to be presented Saturday, June 1, 2013.