Service Award

Program Overview: Award established in 1999 to recognize alumni who have generously dedicated themselves to the growth and advancement of Cleveland Clinic and/or Alumni Association.

Purpose

Honor alumni for exceptional commitment and service to Cleveland Clinic for several years.

Eligibility

• Must have completed at least one satisfactory year of recognized post-graduate medical education program under Graduate Medical Education Department of Cleveland Clinic, OR
• Be a current or former member of Professional Staff for minimum of three years
• Participation in Alumni Association considered but not required
• Nominees can be recognized posthumously
• Current members of Alumni Association Board of Directors are not eligible

Award Details

• Framed certificate
• Highlighted in Alumni Connection Magazine
• Recognized at annual Fall Alumni Association Awards Reception

Geographic Scope

• Cleveland Clinic alumni worldwide

Contact Information

• Phone: 800.444.3664
• Submit nominations via Alumni Award Nomination Form

Selection Process

• Nominating Committee chaired by President-Elect of Alumni Association Board reviews nominations biennially
• Committee votes on eligible candidates

Nomination Process

1. Nominate a qualified Cleveland Clinic alumnus or staff member
2. Complete the Alumni Award Nomination Form
3. Submit nomination to Alumni Association

Who Can Nominate

• Cleveland Clinic alumni
• Cleveland Clinic staff
• Residents/fellows
• Cleveland Clinic employees

Required Materials

• Nominee contact information
• Description of nominee's service and contributions
• Examples of dedication to Cleveland Clinic growth and advancement
• Professional experience summary
• Brief biographical information
• Photo (if available)

Key Considerations

• Nominees can be recognized posthumously
• Current Alumni Association Board members cannot be nominated