Alumni Association Seeks Nominations For Philip Philip Mitchell Award

10-17-96

University Park, Pa. -- The Penn State Alumni Association is seeking nominations for the 1997 Philip Philip Mitchell Alumni Service Award, which is given each year to an alumnus, alumna, or friend of the University who has contributed generously to the enhancement, growth, development and improvement of Penn State.

The award consists of certificate, a plaque prominently displayed in the Alumni Lounge with the name of each year's recipient, and a cash gift to the University for a purpose designated by the recipient. In 1980, the Board of Trustees approved the establishment of this award to honor "an outstanding alumnus, alumna, or friend who has made a significant contribution to the University."

No current trustees or Distinguished Alumni of the University are eligible. Nominations may be sent to Rayna Wendell, The Recognition Program, Penn State Alumni Association, 105 Old Main, University Park, PA 16802. The deadline for nominations is November 30.

For more information or a copy of the nomination form, contact recognition program coordinator Rayna Wendell at (814) 865-6517.

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Contact: Christy Rambeau (814) 865-7517 (office) cmr7@psu.edu