ISU Distinguished Service Award

Overview

The ISU Distinguished Service Award recognizes ISU staff who have shown exceptional loyalty to the University though an extended period of employment.

About the Award

Each nominee is discussed and considered by members of Idaho State University's Standing Awards Committee, which is appointed by the University President. The committee's composition is as follows:

Alumni Association Board of Directors member – serves for four-year term
Development Officer – serves for four-year term
ISU Family (faculty, staff, emeriti or retired) – serves for four-year term
Vice President of University Advancement – ex-officio (voting member)
Office of the President – ex-officio (voting member)
Director of ISU Foundation– ex-officio (voting member)
Director of Alumni Relations – ex-officio (voting member)

Qualifications

Materials reviewed by selection committees includes:

A completed nomination form
Letters of support (One may be from the person making the nomination)
A current resume for the candidate
Newspaper articles or publications
Other pieces that speak to the candidate’s qualifications

Criteria includes:

Professional achievement or significant accomplishment in a given field.
Industry awards and special recognitions received.
Civic and community involvement, advancing causes of higher education or ISU.
Demonstrated loyalty to the University, its Colleges, programs or other elements.
Notable contributions to the University’s advancement.
Individuals who have been a part of historic moments in University history.
Other criteria as appropriately devised by the committee and based on award descriptions.

Nomination Form

You can download a nomination form in Word document format here. Entries may be e-mailed to alumni@isu.edu or sent by regular post mail no later than Feb. 15 to: Office of Alumni Relations, 921 S. 8th Ave., Stop 8033, Pocatello, ID, 83209-8033.

Past Recipients

	Name	Year Honored
	Douglas C. Pendleton	2004
	Deb Thompson	2005
	Debbie Henricksen	2006
	Dan & Nancy Anthony	2007
	Mrs. Bessie M. (Karras) Katsilometes	2008
	Not Awarded	2009
	Coach Dave Nielsen	2010
	Ann L. Howell	2011
	Steve Chatterton	2012

*Indicates Deceased

Idaho State University

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