Alumni Award Nominations

Bobby Boudreau Spirit Award

AWARD CRITERIA

Bobby Boudreau (B ’51, L ’53) was a most beloved supporter and devoted fan and “number one cheerleader” of all things Tulane. Bobby personified the spirit of Tulane and was known for his humor, enthusiasm, and joie de vivre. To honor his memory, the university established the Bobby Boudreau Spirit Award.

The Bobby Boudreau Award is given to an individual, a pair/couple, or organization that best represents Tulane University’s “Roll Wave” Spirit. Recipients of this award are characterized by their kind generosity, support, and dedication to Tulane University and its communities.

The candidate must demonstrate the following:

• The Bobby Boudreau Spirit Award will be given annually to the individual or organization that best represents Tulane University’s “Roll Wave” spirit and joie de vivre.
• Notable support for Tulane and its endeavors.
  

Additional Criteria:

• The nominee does not need to be a Tulane alumnus or alumna.

Distinguished Alumni Award

AWARD CRITERIA

The pinnacle of achievement honored by the Tulane Alumni Association, the Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes alumni who, through their remarkable attainments in professional and civic life, have brought honor to themselves and Tulane University. The accomplishments and contributions of the awardee are celebrated for having had a broad impact, going above and beyond their successful vocation and bringing benefit to the greater community.

The candidate must demonstrate the following:

• Definable career accomplishments and/or excellence in their chosen field of endeavor.
  
• Superior leadership and depth in their his or her chosen activities.
  
• Demonstrated passion for the interests of Tulane University.
• A lifetime of service to the university as a volunteer, donor and/or advocate.

E.D.I. Leadership Award

The Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Leadership Award recognizes and honors alumni who demonstrate commitment to equity, diversity, and/or inclusion work in their professional and/or volunteer accomplishments. Their achievements should have a substantial impact within their community, industry, or at Tulane. Their efforts may relate to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, sex, age, disability status, veteran or military service status, economic status, political belief, social background, or other areas. Particular consideration will be given to trailblazers who have started EDI work or initiatives in their chosen arena.

AWARD CRITERIA

The candidate should demonstrate the following:

• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion through their professional and/or volunteer accomplishments.
  
• Demonstrable or describable outcomes from their EDI efforts.
  

Graduate of the Last Decade (G.O.L.D.) Professional Achievement Award

This award recognizes a recent graduate from any Tulane degree or certificate program who has demonstrated significant career or creative achievement in any field(s) and who shows promise for future professional success.

AWARD CRITERIA

The candidate must have:

• Significant record of achievement in a chosen career field or creative endeavor.
  
• Capacity for further professional success.
  

Additional criteria:

• Completed their first bachelor’s degree or certificate program from Tulane within the last 10 years at the time of nomination.
  

International Alumni Award for Exceptional Achievement

The International Alumni Award for Exceptional Achievement recognizes and honors alumni in the international community who exemplify the highest standards of excellence and have distinguished themselves in any field, vocational or philanthropic, while serving, working, or living abroad.

AWARD CRITERIA

The candidate must demonstrate the following:

• Sustained accomplishments that have brought distinction to himself or herself, the international community and/or to Tulane University.
  
• Demonstrated support to Tulane University in its international outreach undertakings.
  
• Measurable positive impact on the international alumni community and/or Tulane activities abroad.

Lisa Jackson Professional Achievement Award

Lisa Jackson (E ’83), recognized as a Tulane Trailblazer for her unwavering efforts to support environmental and social policy at the highest levels, including her term as Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (2009 – 2013) has been a staunch supporter of Tulane and continues to uplift underrepresented communities through her work and service. The Tulane Alumni Association recognized Jackson by naming its highest award for professional achievement in her honor.

The Lisa Jackson Professional Achievement Award is given annually to alumni who have distinguished themselves through their professional accomplishments, and whose contributions honor the legacy of excellence at Tulane University.

AWARD CRITERIA

The candidate must demonstrate the following:

• Leadership and depth in their chosen professional activities.
  
• Exemplary achievements rooted in their education at Tulane University.
  
• Commitment and goodwill demonstrated toward Tulane University.
  
• Impact and legacy resulting from the candidate's involvements.

Robert V. Tessaro Young Alumni Volunteer Award

AWARD CRITERIA

Robert V. Tessaro (UC ‘98) was a dedicated and active young alumnus, serving on the TAA Board of Directors, and was awarded the Young Alumni of the Year Award in 2004 before his life was cut short in 2015 by a courageous battle with cancer.

The Robert V. Tessaro Young Alumni Volunteer Award was named in his honor by the Tulane Alumni Association Board of Directors to recognize recent graduates who similarly, through their dedicated and voluntary efforts to support the programs and mission of Tulane, express their gratitude to the University and ensure its enlarging impact on our community and future generations of students.

The candidate must demonstrate the following:

• An early record of distinguished service to Tulane University.
  
• Continued interest in serving the university in their life.
  

Additional Criteria:

• Completed their first bachelor’s degree or certificate program from Tulane within the last 10 years at the time of nomination.

The Scott Cowen Alumni Service Award

The Scott Cowen Alumni Service Award, named for Tulane's beloved 14th President, Scott Cowen (1998 – 2014) recognizes the achievements of alumni who, through their dedicated and voluntary efforts, support the programs and mission of Tulane and their communities.

President Cowen’ leadership exemplified the meaning of unselfish and committed service to the university and community. During his tenure, Tulane quintupled its undergraduate applications while experiencing all-time highs in student quality, more than doubled the level of total private giving to the university, received a record level of research awards, and implemented a number of innovative academic and research program initiatives and significantly increased its community outreach.

The Scott Cowen Alumni Service Award is given for extended, extraordinary service to Tulane University and/or positive impact to communities. The recipient must prove to have expressed their gratitude to the university and ensure a growing impact on the Tulane community and future generations of students. Efforts may include working on behalf of the university through service in alumni programs, on advisory committees, and/or through efforts made to ensure the welfare of the institution and alumni. Additionally, this award honors alumni who have unselfishly and generously contributed their time and talents for the enrichment of others and the betterment of their communities through various civic, charitable, philanthropic and social welfare organizations.

AWARD CRITERIA

The candidate must demonstrate the following:

• Extraordinary service that has served the mission of Tulane University and/or the Tulane community with distinction.
  
• Depth and breadth in their Tulane University service activities.
  
• Sustained involvement in providing service to or on behalf of Tulane University.
• Community outreach, support and service.

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