Nomination period opens for 2017 Bullock Prize
October 3, 2016
Nominations are open for the 2017 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence. The prize,
established in 1989 with funds provided by Bullock, is the University of Alaska Foundation’s
most prestigious award.
The UA Foundation Board of Trustees annually presents the award to an individual whose
work has demonstrated excellence in support of the University of Alaska. The honoree
receives $15,000.
UA students, faculty and staff members, and volunteers are eligible to be nominated.
Nominees can include up-and-comers or those who have made a difference for many years.
They must have furthered the university’s mission of “inspiring learning, and advancing
and disseminating knowledge through teaching, research and public service."
The deadline for receipt of complete nomination packets, including application, resume
or CV, and letters of reference, is Dec. 1, 2016. Any material postmarked after midnight on the deadline date will be considered for the following year’s prize. Nominations
may be mailed or electronically submitted.
For more information, please visit the foundation website or call Dory Straight at the UA Foundation, 907-450-8030.