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Awards & Recognition

Per Article IX §3 of the RUAA Bylaws, the Awards & Recognition Committee oversees nominations and selection for the Distinguished Alumnus, Lifetime Service, Community Impact, Global Impact, and 4 Under 40 awards. The committee also identifies additional ways to recognize and celebrate accomplishments across the Association.

Chair
Patricia Liang
Cadence
Quarterly + ad hoc selection sessions
Next meeting
Jun 11, 2026
Status
Active

Purpose

Oversee the nomination process for the RUAA Alumni Awards Program and identify ways to recognize and celebrate accomplishments throughout the Association.

Bylaws Description

Per Article IX §3 of the RUAA Bylaws, the Awards & Recognition Committee oversees nominations and selection for the Distinguished Alumnus, Lifetime Service, Community Impact, Global Impact, and 4 Under 40 awards. The committee also identifies additional ways to recognize and celebrate accomplishments across the Association.

Established by Article IX §3 · Reviewed biennially

Leadership

Chair
Patricia Liang
Staff Liaison
Sarah Whitfield, Alumni Engagement Manager
Cadence
Quarterly + ad hoc selection sessions
Type
Standing Committee

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