Awards will be presented by Dr. Mun Choi at a MURA event.
BEGUN IN 1990, the Chancellor’s Retiree of the Year Awards focus on the accomplishments of former employees after their retirement. These accomplishments may involve volunteer service to the University, civic and welfare services, career and professional activities or other noteworthy achievements.
Accomplishments prior to retirement are not considered in the selection process. Two awards will be given: one to a faculty member and one to a staff member. Each award includes a plaque and a $1,500 check. Previous nominees not selected are kept in the pool for two more years.
CRITERIA FOR NOMINATION:
- Nominees must have retired from the University of Missouri before Jan. 1, 2020.
- Nominees must have contributed volunteer service to their communities, university or professional and civic organizations following their retirement.
- Retiree Advisory Committee members are not eligible
NOMINATION PROCESS:
Complete the nomination form below.
Prepare a letter with the following information:
- Nominee’s extraordinary accomplishments since retiring.
- Personal and background information about the nominee.
- Summary – most important reason(s) why you believe the candidate should receive one of these awards.
Attach three letters of support from others who know the nominee.
Nomination Form
Candidate’s name: _________________________________________________________________________________
Faculty l Staff Year of retirement: __________ MU department/ position at time of retirement: _______________________
Mailing address: __________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ______________________________ Email: ____________________________________________________
Nominator: ________________________________ Faculty Staff Student Alum Retiree Community
Mailing address: __________________________________________________________________________________
Email: ___________________________________________________ Phone: _______________________________
Nominator’s signature: _________________________________________ Date: ________________________________
QUESTIONS?
Call Dick Otto at 573-356-5636 or email at OttoR@missouri.edu with MURA-Awards in the subject line. Please returen Nomination Materials by DATE TO: Dick Otto, 704 Idlewood Court, Columbia, MO 65203-3132.