The award Alumnus/Alumna of the Year
Linnaeus University will hand out the award “Alumnus/Alumna of the Year” to one of our alumni who has made significant contributions through his/her career or in other way is considered worthy of special recognition by Linnaeus University.
Nominations for the Alumnus/Alumna of the Year award can be submitted by anyone with an affiliation to Linnaeus University; students, members of staff, alumni, collaboration partners, and friends of the university.
Nominations for the award can be submitted on an ongoing basis by sending an email to alumn@lnu.se. The winner will be announced at the Scholarship Ceremony in Växjö on 8 December.
Criteria for the award Alumnus/Alumna of the Year
Who can nominate?
Nominations can be submitted by anyone with an affiliation to Linnaeus University; students, members of staff, alumni, collaboration partners, and friends of the university.
Who can receive the award?
The following criteria should be met by the person who is nominated:
- The alumnus/alumna must have studied at Linnaeus University (or at Kalmar University College or Växjö University)
- The alumnus/alumna should have excelled in his/her career, made valuable contributions after completion of studies, or something else that is worthy of special recognition.
- It is considered additional qualification if the alumnus/alumna has been well established in Linnaeus University’s operations or in student life during or after his/her studies.
Who appoints the Alumnus/alumna of the Year?
Decision on who will be awarded the Alumnus/Alumna of the Year award is made by the pro-vice-chancellor, following proposal from a preparatory body consisting of representatives from the Office of External Relations and Linnaeus University’s alumni coordinator.
When can I submit my nomination?
Nominations for the award can be submitted on an ongoing basis by sending an email to alumn@lnu.se.
