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Nominations Guide

For MIT Alumni Association Awards & Leadership Positions

Identifying alumni and others to serve in volunteer leadership positions for the Alumni Association and MIT and recognizing our top volunteers for outstanding service are two of the Association's most important responsibilities.

All alumni are invited to nominate new members to the various Alumni Association boards and committees as well as Corporation Visiting Committees, and to nominate volunteers for recognition with one of the Association's leadership awards.

The Nominations Guide (PDF) will be a useful resource for you in thinking about these nominations. Please review the information and qualifications for each board or committee position and for each award category. 

Boards and Committees - Nominate someone for a board or committee position

The alumni volunteers who serve in positions on boards and committees work in partnership with the Association to provide strategic oversight of many of its activities. Board and committee nominations must be submitted by January 18, 2012 to be considered this fiscal year. For nominees to be considered for FY2012, please visit the leadership nominations page to submit your nomination(s) online. We welcome nominations at any time throughout the year for future consideration. Nominations must include a supporting statement indicating why an indivdual is a good candidate for a specific board or committee.

Board and committee descriptions are available on pages 7-11 of the Nominations Guide (PDF).   

Volunteer Awards - Nominate an individual or group for an award

Recognizing and rewarding our best volunteers is one of the Association's most important responsibilities. Our top volunteers serve as role models for others and ambassadors for MIT. Award nominations must be submitted by November 18, 2011 to be considered this fiscal year. For nominees to be considered for FY2012, please visit the award nominations page to submit your nomination(s) online. We welcome nominations any time throughout the year for furture consideration. Nominations must include a supporting statement indicating why an individual or group is a good candidate for a specific award.

Award descriptions are available on page 4 of the Nominations Guide (PDF).   

Learn more in the Nominations Guide (PDF) about the nominating process for MIT Alumni Association awards and positions on boards and committees.