Distinguished Purdue Alumni Nomination Criteria

The nomination criteria include an earned doctorate from Purdue, distinguished scholarly success within one’s chosen field, and a demonstrated contribution to the advancement of women in academia. A Purdue Master of Fine Arts in all areas of the Patti and Rusty Rueff School of Design, Art, and Performance, with the exception of Art Education, will also be eligible for nomination of the award.
  
Nominations are due by 5 p.m. on Thursday, January 26, 2023. Please upload nomination packets to this link, which must include the following documents. Incomplete nomination packets, nomination packets received after the due date, and/or nomination packets that do not adhere to the requirements will not be considered.
  • Letter of nomination that outlines the nominee’s achievements since graduating from Purdue. Include details of scholarly, leadership, teaching and engagement accomplishments, and the nominee’s contributions to the advancement of women in academia. Nomination letter can be up to a maximum of three pages.
  • The nominee’s most recent CV.
  • Support letter from two references who could each speak to the nominee’s record of distinction. Each letter can be a maximum of two pages.

A committee of faculty members will review the nominations/applications and finalize the honorees.