The Chambered Nautilus Award of Merit
An award presented for significant contributions, sustained leadership and service to the University of West Florida in the areas of academics, administration, student relations or university advancement. Significant contributions may include that of time, money, professional leadership and expertise, or other areas having a direct and positive influence on UWF. The recipient may be an alumnus or a non-alumnus, and one individual may receive this award per year.
An award presented for significant contributions to the University of West Florida in the areas of administration, academics, student relations or university advancement. These may be in the areas of teaching, community service, volunteer leadership, financial support or other such areas having a direct impact on UWF and a positive influence on the UWF National Alumni Association. The recipient should be a non-alumnus, and more than one individual may receive this award per year.
An award presented for contributions to the University of West Florida resulting in the creation of goodwill, increased visibility/recognition, and overall growth of the university. These contributions may be in the areas of recruitment, teaching, administration, financial assistance, job placement, etc. The recipient may be an alumnus or a non-alumnus, and should be a non-UWF employee. More than one individual may receive this award per year.
An award presented for significant contributions to the Alumni Association or one of its programs. The recipient may be an alumnus or a non-alumnus, and more than one individual may receive this award per year.
Award presented for significant achievements and/or leadership demonstrated by the recipient in his or her chosen field of interest or career. This achievement may include personal or professional endeavors and/or accomplishments, and recognition is not determined by service rendered to the University of West Florida or to the Alumni Association. The recipient should be an alumnus, and more than one individual may receive this award per year. An alumnus may only receive this award once in his/her lifetime.
An award presented for on-going service to the University of West Florida with special emphasis on one or more of the programs of the Alumni Association. These may include, but are not limited to, chapter development, Student or Alumni Ambassadors, student recruiting, scholarship development, career assistance and continuing education. The recipient may be an alumnus or a non-alumnus, and more than one individual may receive this award per year.
