Nominations sought for Sturgis award

Nominations are being accepted for the 2008 Lindell W. Sturgis Memorial Public Service Award.

The SIU Board of Trustees presents this award annually to a faculty or staff member as recognition of his or her contributions to the community, area, state or nation based on activities unrelated to job responsibilities.

The award includes a cash gift of $750, a plaque, and reserved parking space for a year. The award will be presented by the SIU Board of Trustees during the June 2008 board meeting, with a special luncheon following.

The application deadline is April 25. A PDF version of the nomination form is available here.

All SIUC employees are eligible for consideration. Letters of additional support are encouraged especially where the nomination is for or from a supervisor or family member. Nominations may be received from SIUC employees or the general public.

To obtain a nomination form, call the Office of Constituent Relations and Special Events at 453-5306.

Please send all nominations and letters of support to Cynthia L. Miller, Committee Chair, Constituent Relations and Special Events, MC 6525, Kesnar Hall, Room 207, SIUC, 1225 Douglas Dr., Carbondale, Ill.