Nominations for
University Park Alliance Awards

(deadline is April 14, 2008)

Eligibility:

Students, faculty, staff and alumni of The University of Akron (as well as community members) who have engaged in service-learning and volunteer projects in the University Park neighborhoods are encouraged to apply for The 2008 University Park Alliance Awards, sponsored by Dominion. These awards recognize outstanding community outreach and revitalization efforts by members of the University community and neighborhood organizations.

Award Categories:

Up to eight $1,000 awards (and trophies) will be presented at an awards luncheon on Monday, May 12, 2008 to awardees in the following categories:

Student or Student Organization

Scholarship to student or donation to student organization

Faculty

Donation to department project or selected non-profit organization in University Park

Staff/Alumni/Retiree

Donation to department project or selected non-profit organization in University Park

Community Member

Donation to selected project/non-profit organization in University Park

Nomination Process

All members of the University community may submit nominations to the University Park Alliance Awards Committee for consideration. Nomination forms must be completed and received by the Committee no later than April 14, 2008.

Nomination forms can be accessed through the link above. Additional forms can also be obtained by calling the University Park Alliance at 330.972.8859.

University Park Alliance:

The University Park Alliance is a partnership between The University of Akron, the City of Akron, Summa Health System, Akron Beacon Journal, AMHA, Akron Public Schools, the Greater Akron Chamber, and the University Park Development Corporation to help revitalize the University Park neighborhoods. Major funding for this effort is provided by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.