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Unitas Distinguished Alumni/ae Awards

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Overview

Unitas Distinguished Alumni/ae Awards

Status: Active nomination program

Overview: 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

    • Contact: Emily Odom '90, Director of Alumni/ae Relations

  • 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)

    How to Apply

    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

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    What Union Theological Seminary actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

    Grants in 2023
    1
    Total given
    $300K
    Median grant
    $300K
    • By dollars: New York 100%. Top recipient cities: New York, NY.

    Example grants

    • New York Theological Seminary · New York, NY

      Support of general operations

      $300K

    IRS Form 990-PF, 2023. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →
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