THE SEARCH FOR 2012 OUTSTANDING ALUMNI IS ON

The Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan Alumni Association (XU-AAA) seeks nominations of XU graduates for the 2012 Outstanding Alumni Award.  The recognition will be awarded to candidates who have distinguished themselves by obtaining the highest level of professional competence and accomplishments and who possess the highest standards of integrity and probity to positively reflect the ideals of Xavier University as a Jesuit Catholic and Filipino university.

AWARD CATEGORIES

The Awards are given in the following categories namely: 

Professional Service (excels in the following professional fields: Education,
Health/Medicine, Business, Arts and Science, Agriculture, Engineering/Information Technology, and Law)

Community Service (excels in the service given by an individual to benefit a community or institution)

 Government Service (given to distinguished individuals in government service with emphasis on,  but not limited to,  basic services, good governance, accountability, transparency or ethics)

XU-AAA Service (contributes for the greater membership of the XU-Ateneo Alumni Association and to the scholarship fund)

XU-AAA Special Award (is given to active or retired XU faculty and staff who in one way or another has served XU and contributed for the benefit of the XU community, students and alumni)                    


ELIGIBLE FOR NOMINATION

Any grade school, high school, college or graduate school alumnus is eligible for nomination.

GENERAL CRITERIA

In all of the award categories, the general criteria are as follows:
1.    is recognized by peers either locally, nationally or internationally
2.    is a role model in professional and personal life

3.    has initiated and/or implemented projects or programs that have benefited a large segment of society or community which are of lasting significance and have resulted in changes in current perceptions
4.    has given a contribution which is unique and promoted a better understanding in the chosen field of endeavor
5.    has exhibited dedicated service to fellow Filipinos

WHO MAY NOMINATE

Any individual, public or private entity, organization or association may nominate one or more alumni in any category by accomplishing the official nomination forms.  Nominated parties will be formally informed of their nomination.  The nominees will also be requested to submit pertinent information, documents and requirements.  Nominations are accepted until September 29, 2012.  Self-nominations are not accepted. Nomination forms are available at the following offices:  XU Alumni, Deans of XU schools and colleges, Principals of the high school and grade school departments.  Nominations should be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or mailed to The Search & Screening Committee, Alumni Affairs Office, Magis Student Complex, Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan, Cagayan de Oro City or fax to  (8822) 723116 / (88) 8583116 loc 2041.


SELECTION PROCESS

The Search and Screening Committee conducts a preliminary selection of the candidates based on the compliance of all the requirements and verification of submitted data.  A board of judges consisting of five distinguished citizens of high integrity in society makes the final selection.


AWARDING CEREMONY

Friday, November 30, 2012
6:30 PM
Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan
Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines

Download Nomination Form here