Marvin A. Pomerantz Leadership Award

Award Description

Marvin A. Pomerantz, (1930-2008) a self-made successful entrepreneur, left his legacy across Iowa. His dedication to education, the State, The University of Iowa and his family were commendable.

Mr. Pomerantz, well known to The University of Iowa community for his generosity to the University and UI Hospitals and Clinics, made an impact not only on a local, but a state and national level. Coming from a very modest background with eight siblings, he gave of his time by serving on countless boards, served as President of the State of Iowa Board of Regents, and spearheaded efforts to improve curriculum in the state K-12 school system.

Over the years, Mr. Pomerantz was recognized with a variety of impressive awards from organizations ranging from the Boy Scouts of America, and the Iowa Society to Prevent Blindness to being inducted into the Iowa Business Hall of Fame.

In honor of Marvin Pomerantz, and his dedication to The University of Iowa and its students, the Pomerantz Career Center is introducing the Marvin A. Pomerantz Leadership Award for students graduating from the Career Leadership Academy.

Eligibility: To be eligible for this award the nominee must be a current Part 2 student of the Career Leadership Academy

Criteria: The successful recipient of this award will have displayed vision, integrity, persistence / determination, and/or philanthropy. This could be demonstrated through any of the following:

 Encompassing a unique vision that brings out the strengths and talents of others.

 Displaying outstanding integrity, valuing diversity, motivating and inspiring others and exemplifying proper morality in both words and actions.

 Unwavering persistence/determination in pursuit of one’s goals and ambitions

 Making meaningful contributions to students, the University, and/or the community by prioritizing philanthropic endeavors, service and civic engagement.

Using the instructions on the sheet below, please provide a detailed explanation about why you are applying for this leadership award. When thinking about this award, remember that leaders can be found at any level of an organization or group. Nominees are not required to currently be in a leadership position. Please make sure to answer all questions related to the award and submit the supporting documents. Marvin A. Pomerantz Leadership Award

Fall 2016 Nomination Form

Each Submission Must Include This Page

Nominee Information

*Full Name: ______

*Phone: ______*Email: ______

*Address: ______

Please submit the following documents with this nomination form to the Pomerantz Career Center, Suite C310, by 4 pm Friday, October 21, 2016.

1.) Answer all of the following questions (no more than 500 words per question)

A. Personal Accomplishment: Briefly highlight a personal accomplishment of yours during your time at the University of Iowa.

B. Example of Vision, Integrity, Determination, or Philanthropy: Illustrate one example/situation that demonstrates your vision, integrity, persistent determination, or philanthropy

C. University of Iowa and/or CLA Contributions: What contributions have you made to the Career Leadership Academy, the University of Iowa, or the broader community that deserves recognition for this award?

D. CLA Experience: Choose one of the following to answer

o What is the most important thing you have learned in CLA?

o What is your favorite CLA memory?

o What advice do you have for students just starting out in CLA?

2.) Letter of Recommendation: Please submit one or more letters of recommendation from individuals (family members excluded) who can speak to the above criteria.

3.) Updated Resume: Please include an updated copy of your resume.

Any applications received after the submission deadline WILL NOT be considered.