College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences

Current and Future Students

Freshman of the Year Award Guidelines

Date (TBA)

Deadline/Activity

  Call for Student 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 Freshman of the Year Award is presented annually by the Fraternity of Alpha Zeta to the outstanding freshman of the previous academic year. The purpose of this award is to recognize the student who demonstrates a balance between academic achievements, leadership and activities.

  1. Award Eligibility

    Have a 3.00 GPA (an unofficial copy of the applicant's transcript should be attached to the application form. These copies can be obtained from the student's academic advisor)

    Be currently enrolled as a sophomore in the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences.

    Have completed his/her freshman year at Washington State University.

    A nomination letter is not required.

  2. 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.

    1. 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.

    2. Candidate Materials
      Freshman of the Year Application Form

      Provide a copy of your unofficial transcripts.

  3. Selection Process

    Applications will be reviewed by Alpha Zeta Award Committee. Finalists will be interviewed by Alpha Zeta Award Committee. Alpha Zeta reserves the option of not making an award during a given year.

  4. Award Announcement

    The winner will be announced at the CAHNRS Awards Banquet. The recipient will receive a plaque from Alpha Zeta.

CAHNRS, Hulbert 421, PO Box 646242, Washington State University, Pullman WA 99164-6242, 509-335-4562, Contact Academic Programs