There are no restrictions on nominees, and self-nominations as well as nominations by others are encouraged.

All nominations and supporting materials must be received on or before August 1 of the award year.

Documentation should be submitted to the Awards Section Head(s) for distribution.

Supporting documentation should include, but is not limited to:

• A Current Curriculum Vitae;
• Letters of nomination and/or support from administrators, faculty, staff and community entities explicitly identifying and explaining community service activities over the immediately preceding five years;
• Supporting evidence that documents dedication to community betterment activities. Examples of such documentation may include, but are not limited to:
  1. Newspaper/magazine articles or other printed materials;
  2. Copies of literature from events documenting involvement;
  3. Listing of citizenry-based awards received;
  4. Letters of support (no more than two) from organizations or individuals that have directly benefited from the nominees' involvement in the community activity;
• PDF Files are acceptable and recommended for easier and timely distribution.