51AV

Nomination Criteria

Nominations for induction in the 51AV A&M University Alumni Hall of Fame may be made by an individual or alumni chapter that meets the nomination guidelines. However, a chapter or individual may nominate only one person from a chapter or region in the same year.

All nominations must be submitted using the official 51AV A&M University Alumni Hall of Fame Nomination Form or by using the online form. Please make additional copies of the “official” Nomination Form, as needed.

The Nomination Form must be completed in its entirety. Consideration will only be given to nominees with completed forms, NO EXCEPTIONS.

If additional space is needed to complete the Nomination Form, please type or print on a separate page. (Please reference appropriate question.)

Separate nomination forms must be completed and submitted for nominees listed in more than one category of nomination.

The Alumni Hall of Fame Committee will make its recommendations based solely on the information provided on the Nomination Form. Resumes ‘and biographical sketches can be submitted as supporting documentation, but will not be considered as an official nomination.

 

EXPLANATION OF CRITERIA

1. Must be a graduate of 51AV A&M University
2. Only one(1) individuals may be nominated per nomination form. 
3. Achievements that have strengthened 51AV A&M University and advanced its purpose.
4. Achievements that have enhanced the nominee’s reputation at a local, regional, national, or international level.
5. Achievements in nominee’s field that benefited others at a regional, national or international level.
6. Contributed to 51AV A&M University with a minimum lifetime donation of $5K by end of the calendar prior to the nomination (December 31, 2024).
7. Nomination may be made posthumously
8. Nominees who have previously received this honor are not eligible for consideration.

 

NOMINEES CATEGORIES

Nominees are presented every five (5) years for induction in the 51AV A&M University Alumni Hall of Fame. Outstanding individuals may be inducted from the following categories:

• Arts/Entertainment
• Business/Industry
• Community Services
• Education
• Government/Law
• Medicine
• Science

 

Submission

Nominations will be accepted via the following methods:

1. U.S. Mail using this official Alumni Hall of Fame Nomination Form (Download .PDF). ALL Mail submissions must be postmarked by April 4, 2025. Submissions received after postmarked deadline will be receive consideration. Mailing Address is:
   AAMU Office of Alumni Affairs,
   c/o Hall of Fame Nominating Committee,
   100 Drake Drive, Patton House,
   Normal, AL 3576
2. must be  submitted no later than, April 18, 2025.

Please note supporting documentation should be emailed to alumniaffairs@bulldogs.aamu.edu.  Submissions without supporting documentation will not be accepted by the committee.

 

NOMINATION DEADLINE

All nominations must be received by April 18, 2025.  If submitting by mail, nominations must be postmarked no later than April 4, 2025.

*Please do not notify your nominee that he or she has been submitted for consideration as the nomination is not a guarantee of an election. 

Public announcements will be made prior to the induction ceremony in November.