Parker Multicultural Alumni Award Criteria

Parker Multicultural Alumni Award Criteria

The purpose of the Multicultural Alumni Award is to recognize alumni who have graduated from UW-La Crosse and have significantly contributed to or advanced multicultural understanding. Dr. James Parker initiated this award in 1997.

Presentation: This award will be presented annually at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Up to three awards will be given each year.

Criteria for the award:

• Alumni must be multicultural or have contributed significantly to the improvement of multiracial culture and understanding on the campus and in their careers.
• Must have graduated from UW-La Crosse
• Achieved distinction in a chosen field of endeavor since graduation
• Contributions to his/her field that have not necessarily received public acclaim
• Human and ethical qualities
• Contribution/involvement with the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Nomination Process:

• Solicitation of nominations
• Alumni, friends of the university, faculty and staff are invited to make nominations. (Simply forward the name to the Alumni Association at alumni@uwlax.edu or 608.785.8489).
• Nominations are accepted year 'round
• Nominations must be received by Oct. 1
• Nominees are notified and asked to submit the following information for their file:

1. Resume
2. At least two names of people who will support your nomination
3. Any additional documentation they wish to provide
4. Files need to be complete by Nov. 1 to be considered for the following year.

• Committee members will review all complete files and select the recipient(s).
• The Chancellor will notify the alums of their award(s).
• Recipients are expected to attend the awards ceremony. If for some reason they are unavailable, they will be recognized the following year.
• Once all the necessary documents have been received, candidates remain active for consideration for a period of 2 years.

Nomination Form 

Past Recipients