Thank you for your interest in nominating a UGA graduate for the UGA Alumni Association’s 40 Under
40 recognition program. Please review the award requirements and criteria before submitting your
nominations. 

Submissions must be submitted by someone other than the nominee. Please consider asking fellow alumni, employers or community leaders to nominate deserving alumni who are not members of the nominee's immediate family.

Requirements of Honorees:

• Must be a UGA graduate (undergraduate or graduate degree)
• Must be under the age of 40 by September 1, 2012
• Must be willing to submit a photo, if selected, to have it published by the University of Georgia Alumni Association, Office of Public Affairs and various Schools and Colleges as appropriate

Criteria for Honorees:

• Must aspire to uphold the principles manifested in the three Pillars of the Arch.
  
  The Pillars of the Arch
  As members of the University of Georgia community, we aspire to uphold the principles manifested in the three Pillars of the Arch:
  
  Wisdom, Justice and Moderation
  
  

  • Wisdom challenges us to apply lessons received inside and outside the classroom to our everyday lives. Wisdom transcends knowledge, embracing curiosity, discovery, and expression throughout our community.
  • Justice leads us to be fair in our dealings, accountable for our actions, responsible for ourselves, and empathetic for others. Justice requires honesty and celebrates diversity, establishing credibility and integrity for our community and ourselves.
  • Moderation compels us to act with civility, bolstering our faith in others and the faith others have in us. Moderation accentuates our self-respect, promotes responsible citizenship, and enhances pride in our university.

  
  Without each of these pillars, the Arch would lose its strength and balance. Likewise, all three qualities are necessary for us to be strong and complete citizens.
  
  
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• Must demonstrate commitment to maintaining lifelong relationship with the University of
  Georgia
• Must have made an impact in business, leadership, community, educational, and/or philanthropic endeavors

It is important for you to enter the nominee’s correct email address. Consider reaching out to them for the correct information.

Important Dates:

• February 13th: Nominations Launched
• April 13th: Nominations Closed
• April 16th: Nominees contacted for additional information, including resume
• April 30th: Nominee deadline to submit additional information
• July 2012: 40 Under 40 notified (all nominees will receive communication)
• September 20th: Awards Luncheon