Rising Star Award | Bryan School of Business and Economics

Introducing a New Bryan Alumni Award

The Rising Star Award (introduced in 2019) recognizes a recent alumnus making an impact within their organization and community. The recipient of this award should demonstrate their commitment to becoming a principled leader and exceptional problem solver.

Eligibility

Nominees must have received a degree (undergraduate or graduate) from the Bryan School of Business and Economics in the past 8 years or less. The recipient must be able to attend the award ceremony either in person or virtually (the date is TBD in Fall 2021).

Nominations

Self-nominations are permitted. Any nominated board members will recuse themselves from the vetting of nominees. It is the intent that one award will be presented annually; however, the award is not required to be presented in any given year.

Nominations for the 2021 Rising Star Award are now currently being accepted.

Nomination Checklist

Completed nomination form
Nominee’s resume
Self-nominees must include one letter of recommendation related to volunteer service and one letter related to professional experience.

Timeline

Nominations open now
Nomination application deadline is TBD

Questions

Any questions concerning the award of the selection process may be directed to Madeleine Carey.

Nomination Form

Nominator's Name*
First Last
Nominator's Email*
Nominee's Name*
First Last
Nominee's Preferred Pronoun*
Nominee's Email*
Nominator's Contact Phone
Nominee's Address*
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Year(s) graduated from the Bryan School*
Degree(s)*
Occupation/Job Title*
Business Name*
Industry*
Length of time employeed with this organization*
Nominee’s LinkedIn Profile Address
Why do you believe this person is a rising star?
Please describe the nominee’s top three volunteer achievements*
500 Word Maximum
Please describe the nominee’s top three professional achievements*
500 Word Maximum
Is the nominee currently involved with any UNCG affinity groups, if so, which one(s)?*
Please describe the nominee’s involvement with this group. 500 Word Maximum
In 200 words or less, where do you see this nominee in five years?*
500 Word Maximum
Nominee’s resume*
Max. file size: 15 MB.
For self-nominees
Please include one letter of recommendation related to your volunteer service.
Max. file size: 15 MB.
For self-nominees
Please include one letter of recommendation related to your professional experience.
Max. file size: 15 MB.

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