University System of Georgia Foundation, Inc.

UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA REGENTS’ HALL OF FAME ALUMNI AND DISTINGUISHED FRIENDS AWARD NOMINATIONS

Spirit and Purpose of the Award

The University System of Georgia Board of Regents (USG) seek to recognize distinguished alumni and friends for outstanding achievements in their professional lives, personal integrity and stature, and dedicated service to a USG institution.

Selection

The individual must be a person of such integrity, stature, and proven ability that the faculty, staff, students and alumni of the USG will take pride in and be inspired by their recognition. Nominees need not be graduates of an institution of the USG, but must demonstrate a care for and commitment to higher education in Georgia that inspires others.

The following shall not normally be considered for the Award:

• An active member of the Governing Boards, Faculty, or Staff of the University System of Georgia
• A deceased person

Recipients will be selected in each of the following four categories:

• Research Institutions
• Comprehensive Universities
• State Universities
• State Colleges

Award Presentation

The USG Foundation Board will officially present alumni and friends awards to recipients at our Board of Regents Gala.

Nominations

*Nominations should include:

• The completed nomination form in the link below
• Upload a letter from a current USG President detailing how the nominee fulfills one or more of the criteria listed above; should include specifics of the nominee’s accomplishments
• Optional upload of a resume and/or other biographical information

*Nominations will be held for consideration up to three years.

Please complete the Nomination form which will be forward to the University System of Georgia Foundation.

Nominations for the September 8, 2023 Gala event will close on December 1, 2022. Only completed nominations received by the due date will be considered.

If you have any questions, please contact Kirby Thompson at kirby.thompson@usg.edu.