Distinguished Alumni Awards Gala Nomination Form

On October 12, 2023, NYIT Vancouver will host its 2nd Annual Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner, where we will honor the contributions of alumni to their community (both locally and globally), their respective industries and professions, and to the New York Institute of Technology. We strongly encourage alumni to nominate their classmates and colleagues who are also alumni, or even nominate themselves. Faculty and staff are also welcome to submit nominations, and you can nominate more than one individual.

If you have any questions about the nomination form, the awards, or the event, please email vancouver.alumni@nyit.edu.

Alumni Awards Descriptions and Criteria

Alumni Service Award

This award acknowledges alumni who have demonstrated public (local or global) service through voluntary leadership roles in the community or through public or humanitarian service. The honoree shall have made a significant impact on the community through socially responsible activities and outstanding volunteer contributions. The honoree will have enriched the lives of others through their generous gifts of time and talent, and their involvement in civic, charitable, and/or social causes.

Criteria

  • Must be a graduate of the Vancouver campus
  • Shall be at least one year post-graduation
  • Please take into consideration the nominee’s:
    • contributions to their local and/or global community
    • leadership, membership, or participation with volunteer, charity or community organizations
    • significant volunteer accomplishments
    • community or peer recognition for the nominee’s philanthropy.

Alumni Achievement Award

This award acknowledges alumni who have demonstrated professional achievements through career advancement, leadership, professional recognition, and accomplishments within their field. The recipients of this award demonstrate leadership and serve as role models for New York Tech students and fellow alumni. They set the standards of achievement to which others aspire to.

Criteria

  • Must be a graduate of the Vancouver campus
  • Shall be at least one year post-graduation
  • Please take into consideration the nominee’s:
    • professional contributions to the social, cultural and economic well-being of society
    • significant professional/career accomplishments
    • leadership, membership or participation within professional associations, applicable to the nominee.
    • previous awards, accolades, and/or recognition for their impact in their area of work
    • how the nominee has promoted New York Tech throughout their professional career
Nominate