Rutgers Excellence in Alumni Leadership Awards Program
The Rutgers University Alumni Association presents awards annually to recognize those alumni and other members of the university community who devote their time and talents to further the mission of the alumni association and Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.
2009 Award Recipients
Walter H. Seward Rutgers for Life Award
Recognizing an alumnus who has maintained a lifetime connection to the university. This award is presented in memory of Walter H. Seward who graduated Rutgers College in 1917 and was active in the Rutgers community until he passed away at the age of 111 in 2008.
Old Queen's Tribute Award
This award, represented by the symbolic Old Queen's Bell, is the most prestigious service award presented at Rutgers. It recognizes excellence in service by one member of the alumni community who has contributed at the highest level within the university and also represented the university within the state. Nominee is required to be an alumnus.
Scarlet Oak Meritorious Service Award
Established in 1974, this award recognizes alumni of Rutgers for their outstanding service to the university that extends beyond a specific area or volunteer role and serves as a model for all volunteers in our organization. Nominee is required to be an alumnus.
Block R Award
Recognizing service to the alumni body through volunteer involvement in charter organizations, work with university partners (e.g. Undergraduate Admissions, Career Services), in support of Rutgers’ community initiatives and through other specific volunteer roles. Nominee is required to be an alumnus.
- 2009 Block R Award Recipients
- Mark N. Busch RC'64
- Nancy A. Chamberlain UCP'67
- Corrado Gigante NCAS'71, GSN'06
- Frederick W. Haelig Jr. RC'91
- Joseph H. Lemkin RC'90
- Juanita Lewis RC'88, UCN'94
- Bonnie Markham GSAPP'86
- Michael H. Persons CCAS'75
- Nomination Form
Edward J. Bloustein Award
Recognizing community service outside of the university by a Rutgers alumnus or group of alumni. This award was established in 1992 in memory of the 17th president of Rutgers University.
Ernest E. McMahon Award
Recognizing an alumni event or program for creative programming excellence. This award was established in 1990 by the Rutgers Class of 1930 on the occasion of its 60th reunion. Ernest E. McMahon was a former dean of University College.
Nominations
Nominations are accepted online and by mail, fax or email. Supporting documents (i.e. newspaper or magazine clippings, photos, nominee résumés, letters of recommendation) are not required, but are appreciated.
Nominations for the 2009 awards are now closed. Nominations for the 2010 awards can be submitted online or by mail, fax, or email, at any time throughout the year. Nominations for the 2010 awards are due no later than April 1, 2010.
Postal Mail:
REAL Awards Program
Rutgers University Alumni Association
7 College Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Attn: Matt Manfra
Fax:
732-932-7621
Attn: Matt Manfra
Email:
mmanfra@winants.rutgers.edu
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