Unitas Distinguished Alumni/ae Awards

Established in 1994, the Unitas Distinguished Alumni/ae Awards bear witness to the faith and perseverance of living Union alumni/ae who exemplify the Seminary's academic breadth, its diversity and inclusiveness, and the range of vocations its graduates pursue.

Geographic Scope: Global (recognizes alumni/ae worldwide)

Eligibility:

• Living Union Theological Seminary alumni/ae
• Nominees should exemplify Seminary's values of academic breadth, diversity, and inclusiveness
• Recognition across range of vocations (church, academy, society)

Focus Areas:

• Local or global impact in church, academy, and/or society
• Academic achievement
• Church leadership
• Non-profit work
• Community service
• Phone: 212-280-1419
• Email: [email protected]

Application Materials: Supporting documents should include as much detail about nominee as possible (articles, publications, curriculum vitae, newspaper clippings, citations)

Application Process

Submission Requirements:

1. Complete nomination form with nominee information
2. Provide nominator's information (name, Union degree(s), class year, address, contact details)
3. Describe how nominee's accomplishments have made a difference on local or global level in church, academy, and/or society
4. Optional demographic information about nominee (race, sexual orientation, vocation)
5. Submit supporting documents (PDF format, max 2 MB per file, up to 5 files)

Supporting Documentation:

• Articles or publications by/about nominee
• Curriculum vitae
• Newspaper clippings
• Other citations and evidence of accomplishments

Submission Format: Online form

Contact for Questions: Emily Odom '90, Director of Alumni/ae Relations, 212-280-1419