The Committee on the Celebration of Excellence Among Women is accepting nominations for the 2011-2012 Distinguished Achievement Award.  The Distinguished Achievement Award is awarded to a staff and 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;their contributions should demonstrate significant impact through attributes such as leadership, innovation, and/or subject matter expertise; 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 3, 2012 at 3:30 p.m. in the Second Floor Ball Room, IMU.

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 10, 2012.  The members of this year's nominating committee for the Distinguished Achievement Award are:  Alejandra Almazan, Marilyn Brown, Sue Buckley, Carolyn Colvin, Marcella David, Monique DiCarlo, Keri Hornbuckle, Mei-ling Joiner, Kathy Last, Tong Li, Michelene Pesantubbee, Tarrell Portman, Cheryl Reardon, Sharon Tucker and Jan Warren.