Nominations open for Spirit of UWF and Alumni Awards

The University of West Florida recognizes those who make a difference at UWF and in their communities through the Spirit of UWF Alumni and Community Awards.

Those eligible for nomination include alumni, friends, faculty and staff of the University. These awards are presented in collaboration with the UWF Alumni Association and the UWF Office of Career Development and Community Engagement.

Nominations will be accepted for the following awards:

• The Chambered Nautilus Award of Merit
• Distinguished Alumnus
• Honorary Alumnus (Non-Alumni)
• Outstanding Young Alumnus 
• Research and Scholarship Award
• Workforce and Career Development Award
• Public Service and Education Award 
• Quality of Life Award 
• Community Engagement Educator Award
• Community Impact Award
• Community Innovation Award

“We invite you to submit nominations for the Spirit of UWF Alumni and Community Awards,” said Howard Reddy, vice president for University Advancement. “This is a wonderful opportunity to honor our alumni, friends and community members. Award recipients personify the Argo spirit, and we look forward to proudly recognizing their invaluable contributions”

The Alumni Awards Selection Committee will review and select recipients for all Alumni Awards. The Community Engagement Coordinating Committee will review and select recipients for all Faculty/Staff and Community Awards. Recipients will be honored at a ceremony on Oct. 10, 2020.

The nomination period for the Spirit of UWF Alumni and Community Awards has been extended to July 31 at 5 p.m. For more information about the Spirit of UWF Alumni and Community Awards, visit uwf.edu/spiritofuwf.