WAA seeks distinguished alumni award nominations

The Wisconsin Alumni Association is seeking nominations for its Distinguished Alumni Awards, which honor professional achievement, civic leadership and/or service to UW–Madison.

Honorees will receive their awards at a ceremony May 10.

This year, WAA has created a new award to honor alumni younger than 40. Recipients of the Young Alumni Award must also have demonstrated outstanding achievement in their careers, civic involvement and/or university service.

The deadline for all nominations is Monday, Dec. 3. Send nominations to the Wisconsin Alumni Association, Attention: Nominations, 650 North Lake St., Madison WI 53706.

The Wisconsin Alumni Association has been serving UW–Madison and its graduates since 1861. WAA provides an array of services, including On Wisconsin, a quarterly alumni magazine; an international travel program; a career database program; and an extensive student relations program.