Alumni Association Awards Nomination Form

Fairleigh Dickinson University Alumni Association

The Fairleigh Dickinson University Alumni Association recognizes outstanding alumni, friends, faculty, and staff who have given distinguished service to Fairleigh Dickinson University and the larger community. Nominations will be reviewed by the Awards Committee, comprised of members of the Alumni Association Board of Governors. Current members of the Alumni Association Board of Governors are not eligible to be nominated. Members of the Awards Committee will select the recipients of the annual awards.

Nomination forms must be completed and all supporting documents must be received by the Fairleigh Dickinson University Office of Alumni Relations by January 30, 2026. Nomination forms that are incomplete or lack the necessary supporting documents may not be considered by the Awards Committee.

For questions, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at: (201) 692-7106.

Award Selection

Place a ✓ next to the award for which you are presenting your nominee.

The Elia G. Stratis CASTLE Award
The Elia G. Stratis CASTLE Award is the highest award the Alumni Association presents and is given to a graduate who has demonstrated a lifetime of outstanding loyalty and service to Fairleigh Dickinson University. Recipients have made significant contributions to a specific college, school or program within the University or have served with distinction in organizations such as the Alumni Association Board of Governors or the University Board of Trustees.
The Volunteer of the Year Award
The Volunteer of the Year Award is given to an alumnus/a who has contributed significantly to one or more of the following areas: academic programs, admissions, athletics, career development, chapters, fundraising or student life.
The Outstanding Young Alumni Award
The Outstanding Young Alumni Award is presented to a graduate who has achieved exceptional success in his or her profession and who has graduated in the past 15 years. Recipients are recognized for being emerging leaders in their fields or for their service to the University and/or the Alumni Association.

Nominator Information

Name

FDU Class Year(s)

Phone

Address

Nominee Information

Used for contacting the nominee if selected.

Name

FDU Class Year(s)

Phone

Address

Nomination Questions

What specific contributions has this person made to FDU, the Alumni Association, and/or the community? What are their qualifications for nomination — professional awards, community honors, etc.? Why do you believe this person should be honored with an Alumni Association Award?

Questions? Contact the Office of Alumni Relations at (201) 692-7106 or [email protected].