Young Alumni Rising Star Award

• The nominee must be a graduate of Texas State University.
• Alumni employed by Texas State University, current members of the Alumni Association Board of Directors, and candidates for and holders of public office are ineligible. 
• The awards are not presented in absentia (exceptions for extenuating circumstances).
• Nominations may be made by any individual or group, except for self-nominations.
• Nominations of individuals not selected will be held and considered “active” for two (2) consecutive years (the first year of nomination and one subsequent year). 
• Nominators are encouraged to update nomination packets prior to the nomination deadline, each year the nomination is considered active. 
• Individuals may be re-nominated at any time.
• Nomination (or award) may be withdrawn by the selection committee for any cause.
• Individuals for the Young Alumni Award must be under 40 on January 1 of the award year.

• Professional prominence with noteworthy accomplishments.
• Career advancement, responsibility and leadership.
• Level of significant impact within specific industry at the local, regional, national and/or international level.
• Demonstrated service and recognitions with Texas State University.
• Demonstrated service with local, state, national and/or international community.
• Nominee must be in good standing with the university.
• Nominee must be able to attend the Distinguished Alumni Gala of the award year.

The nomination packet MUST include the following items:

1. Nomination form.
2. Cover letter summarizing nominee’s eligibility.
3. Current resume, biographical information or curriculum vitae for the nominee (not to exceed five pages).
4. A minimum of one (1), but no more than three (3), letters of support from non-family members specifically addressing the selection criteria. Letters of support may be submitted by anyone with the exception of the nominee’s family and Alumni Relations staff.  Alumni Association Board Members may write a letter of support but must recuse himself/herself from any type of input or action that may occur with the selection process.
5. The nomination packet must be received in its entirety by the deadline.

Please complete the nomination form and submit the required documents in one of the following ways:

• Electronic upload via the nomination form.
• Email to alumni@txstate.edu.
• Mail or hand-deliver to:
  • Office of Alumni Engagement
    Texas State University
    601 University Dr.
    LBJ Student Center, 3-20.5
    San Marcos, TX 78666

We recommend drafting your answers in a word document and compiling all of the pieces of the nomination before submitting the form.