The Committee on the Celebration of Excellence Among Women is accepting nominations for the 2009-2010 Distinguished Achievement Award.  The Distinguished Achievement Award is awarded to a staff or faculty member who has distinguished herself or himself and the University through her or his accomplishments.  The award is given for an outstanding achievement or a lifetime record of service or achievement.  The recipient may be affiliated with any part of the University. Candidates should have significant years of service within the University community in a professional or service capacity; should be pioneers in their work/service; and should be considered role models for women and/or girls.  The award complements other honors offered at this University by considering individuals in all areas of endeavor who have made a significant contribution at the local, national, or international level.  The award will be granted at the Annual Celebration of Excellence and Achievement Among Women on April 7, 2010 at 3:30 p.m. in the Senate Chamber, Old Capitol Museum.

To submit a nomination for the award, please complete the nomination form or call 335-6148 for a faxed copy of the form.  Please return nomination materials to Jan Warren via email to jan-warren@uiowa.edu  no later than February 15, 2010.  The members of this year's nominating committee for the Distinguished Achievement Award are:  Alejandra Almazan, Linda Bolton, Marilyn Brown, Sue Buckley, Carolyn Colvin, Marcella David, India Dennis, Karon Kolek, Beth Pelton, Cheryl Reardon, Jan Warren, and Jan Waterhouse.