Family and Consumer Scientist of the Year Award
Date (TBA) |
Deadline/Activity |
| Call for Student Nomination Letters | |
| Student Nominations Letters Due in Academic Programs | |
| Students Notified by Academic Programs of Nomination | |
| Students Must Notify Academic Programs if they Accept or Decline the Nomination | |
| Full Nomination Electronic Packet Due in Academic Programs (smcilraith@wsu.edu) | |
| Nomination Packet Available in Academic Programs SharePoint for Selection Committee Review | |
| Picture of Nominee Must be Sent to Sean McIlraith (smcilraith@wsu.edu) | |
| April 10, 2010 | Awards Banquet - WInners Announced |
The Family and Consumer Scientist of the Year Award recognizes the outstanding student from family and consumer science programs in the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences. The purpose of this award is to recognize the student who demonstrates a balance among academic achievements, leadership and extra curricular activities.
Award Eligibility
December 2009, May 2010 or August 2010 graduating seniors are eligible.
Nomination by department chair, faculty or staff.
One nomination for each major may be submitted. Qualifying majors: Apparel, Merchandising, Design, and Textiles; Economic Sciences; Human Development; and Interior Design.
A one-page electronic letter from an appropriate nominator is requested that justifies the merit of the student nominee, and lists worthy accomplishments related to the particular award. Descriptions of each award can be found at: http://academic.cahnrs.wsu.edu/awards.htm.
We encourage each department to nominate deserving students enrolled in their majors. After receiving the nomination letter, a representative from Academic Programs will notify the student about their nomination. Each student will be asked to inform Academic Programs and their department chair as to whether they accept the nomination and are willing to submit a packet.Nomination Packet Guidelines
An electronic packet will be submitted to Sean McIlraith (smcilraith@wsu.edu) in the CAHNRS Academic Programs via email. The packet must be in electronic form so the selection committee can view the material on the Academic Progams SharePoint site. Submit a seperate document for each of the following numbers. Make sure you include the numbered title (in bold) in the file name.
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Nomination Cover Form
Complete nomination form including press release and photo will be posted on the CAHNRS Academic Programs Awards site. This paragraph should not exceed 150 words. Please submit an electronic copy of the narrative to Sean McIlraith, smcilraith@wsu.edu, with the nominee's name and award in the subject line.Pictures are requested so they can be posted on the CAHNRS Academic Programs Awards site. Academic Programs will also accept a high quality digital picture. Submit the picture electronically to Sean McIlraith, smcilraith@wsu.edu, with the nominee's name and award in the subject line.
- Candidate Materials
Write a comprehensive one-page description addressing your leadership skills. Volunteer opportunities, internships, jobs, course work, club involvement or other activities may be included. Descibe your career goals and aspirations.
Provide a copy of your unofficial transcripts.
Resume limited to two (2) pages in the following format:
Name
Address
Phone
E-mail
Activities
--Department
--College
--University
--Community
Honors
--Department
--College
--University
Achievements
--Department
--College
--University
--CommunityPlease identify if the community/public service activities are part of course requirements for college credit, internships, etc.
Do not include high school honors/activities.
- Letters of recommendation (no more than three)
One letter will be from the department chair or academic advisor; the other two (2) can be from faculty, staff, or current/past employers. If the chair or director nominated the student, the nomination letter can fulfill the letter of recommendation requirement. Letters will be limited to one (1) page each.
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Selection Process
Selection committees review the award nominations and make their recommendations to the Associate Dean, Academic Programs.
Award Announcement
All nominees will be acknowledged and the winner will be announced at the CAHNRS Awards Banquet. The recipient will receive a framed certificate and will have the opportunity to be the CAHNRS Banner Carrier at the WSU May Commencement.