Distinguished Alumnus/na of the Year Award

Each year, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology recognizes a distinguished graduate with the Distinguished Alumnus(na) of the Year award.  The Chicago School Alumni Council selects the award recipient from a pool of candidates who have been nominated by Chicago School graduates, current students, faculty, and/or staff.  In addition, the Alumni Council periodically selects a graduate for the Lifetime Achievement Award.  We invite you to submit the name(s) of alumni whom, you believe, should be considered for this distinguished award.  Below you will find the guidelines used by the Council in making the final selection from the candidate pool. ALL NOMINATIONS ARE DUE: FRIDAY MAY, 14th, 2010.

Selection Criteria (minimum qualifications)
Nominees must:

• have completed at least five years of service/practice since graduating from The Chicago School
• be able to attend the graduation ceremony in person on June 11, 2010, to receive the award (it is not given in absentia)
• not have received this award previously

Nomination Criteria
Nominees might have:

• made an outstanding contribution to the school or the profession of psychology
• achieved distinction by providing exemplary professional services as a clinician, consultant, or  educator to clients or the general public
• participated in humanitarian efforts to improve the quality of life for a community or the public
• provided exemplary volunteer services to benefit an under-served population or community
• achieved recognition by local, regional, national, and/or international organizations for his or her abilities and accomplishments as a leader in professional psychology
• made substantial contributions in professional practice or research that have enhanced the profession of psychology or the reputation of The Chicago School
• provided professional services to the community that embody the mission of The Chicago School