2018 Distinguished Alumni Nomination Form
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2018 Distinguished Alumni Nomination Form The Colorado Mesa University Alumni Association is seeking nominations for the 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award. If you know of an alumna or alumnus, either from Grand Junction Junior College, Mesa College or Mesa State College, who should be recognized for her or his accomplishments in the areas outlined below, please complete and return this form with supporting documentation. You need not be an alumna or alumnus of Colorado Mesa University to make a nomination. The nominated alumna or alumnus may be living or deceased. Distinguished Alumni Awards will be presented during the Homecoming celebrations fall of 2018. Deadline for nominations is March 30, 2018. Nominations not selected will be considered for two additional years. Nominations may be re-submitted after the third year. Additional supporting documents will be accepted prior to the nomination deadline for that year. Current Alumni Association Board Members are not eligible to receive the award. Nomination procedure: 1. Complete and return this form with attachments to Alumni Association prior to deadline 2. Attach TWO separate letters of recommendation from people other than the nominator Please see pages 5-7, LORs from: Kendra Tomsic, Amy Donaldson and Susan Sheehan Qualifications for nomination are: 1. Graduated or last attended Mesa State, Western Colorado Community College, Mesa (Junior) College or Grand Junction Junior College during or before 2007; 2. Distinguished themselves in their professional career or; 3. Distinguished themselves in service to their community or nation or, 4. Been recognized by the professional community for leadership abilities or as a role model, and 5. Is not currently serving on the CMU Alumni Association Board of Directors or previously received the award. Please return to: Colorado Mesa University Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Nomination Committee 1100 North Avenue Grand Junction, CO 81501-3122 Telephone: (970)248-1525 E-mail to [email protected] Name of Nominee (include maiden name if applicable)___Kathy___________________________________________ Howa ______ Address:____________________________________________________________________________________________244 West Chloe Way City, State, Zip:___Midvale,___________________________________________________________________________________ Utah 84047 Phone:_____________________________801-971-0754 E-mail:[email protected]_______________________________________ Year of graduation or years of attendance:________1980-1982_______________________________________ Major/field of study:__________________________________________________________________Physical Education Name, address and phone number of person making this nomination (if nominating oneself, mark this portion of the form ‘self’): Your Name:__Cathy__________________________________________ Josey Phone:___754-779-9639____________________ Address:____________________________________________________________________________3625 Sahara Springs Blvd City, State, Zip:__Pompano_____________________________________________________________________ Beach, FL 33069 E-mail:_____________________________________________________________________________cjosey11@comcast.net 2018 Distinguished Alumni Nomination Form – Page 1 Updated 12.4.18 1 Provide a brief description of the nominee’s professional career and their professional accomplishments. (You may attach sheets or complete this form) Please see pages 8-9 for Kathy Howa's Professional Career and Accomplishments In your words, how has the nominee’s professional career and his/her accomplishments brought distinction to them and qualify them for recognition as a Distinguished Alumnus of CMU? (You may attach sheets or complete this form) Please see pages 10-12 for my submission related to Kathy Howa's Professional Career Highlights 2018 Distinguished Alumni Nomination Form – Page 2 Updated 12.4.18 2 Provide a brief description of the nominee’s service to their community or nation. (You may attach sheets or complete this form) Please see pages 13-21 for Kathy Howa's Service to the Community In your words, how has the nominee’s service to their community or nation brought distinction to them and qualify them for recognition as a Distinguished Alumnus of CMU? (You may attach sheets or complete this form) Please see pages 22-24 for my submission related to Kathy Howa's Service to the Community 2018 Distinguished Alumni Nomination Form – Page 3 Updated 12.4.18 3 Please make any additional comments about the nominee regarding their worthiness to receive the Distinguished Alumnus Award, not covered in the previous sections. (You may attach sheets or complete this form) Throughout her life Kathy Howa has had a positive influence on those around her. She has a winning attitude and life philosophy. She has been an exceptional teacher and a coach. She has been a loyal and trusted friend. She is devoted to her family and her community. She has been a role model. She is a pillar of strength to those in need. She is someone who understands the importance of “giving back”. She has devoted her life to serving youth. She has changed lives and impacted communities. She is a person of uncommon goodness and decency. I am honored to have shared a small part of Kathy’s life. She is most certainly deserving of being a “CMU Distinguished Alumni” and I am hopeful that you will bestow upon her this tremendous honor in 2018. For department use only Date received:__________________________________ Received by:___________________________________ Were two (2) letters of recommendation attached?______ Describe any other attachments:_________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ 2018 Distinguished Alumni Nomination Form – Page 4 Updated 12.4.18 4 5 February 27, 2018 Colorado Mesa University Distinguished Alumni Award Committee To whom it may concern: I am writing regarding one of the great women in our education and athletic communities - Kathy Howa. I met Ms. Howa when I was assigned to cover softball for the Deseret News 24 years ago. I was immediately impressed with how she worked with the student athletes to help them balance extremely demanding school work loads with the challenges of developing skills, and maybe more importantly, a love of sport that will help them in countless ways throughout their lives. I saw her exhibit patience, affection and talent in teaching the game she loved to the students lucky enough to enter her world. My opinion of Ms. Howa has always been high, but I gained a deep and lasting respect - and frankly awe - when she turned a personal tragedy into a community triumph. While still undergoing treatment for breast cancer, Ms. Howa enlisted her softball team, as well as two others, in raising money for breast cancer research, as well as education. In starting what is now known as Swing For Life, Ms. Howa has touched countless lives and probably helped save countless others. I have interviewed those who've participated in the Swing For Life effort, and can tell you that, from high school students to professional athletes, they are forever changed. I have talked to young women who better understand what it means to be healthy, and that their personal efforts can save their own lives. I have written about those for whom the organization has raised money and understand at a very deep level the impact this program has had on those whose lives have been touched by cancer. I have seen first-hand as people affiliated and involved in the effort gain awareness of the disease and an understanding, as well as a compassion, for those who suffer, both directly and indirectly. There really are not words for me to describe the kind of admiration I have for Ms. Howa. She has changed lives; she has saved lives; and every single day, she improves the lives of her students and athletes. She is a talented athlete who learned to pass on her love of the game, as well as the many life lessons sports offer. And maybe most importantly, she showed all of us, even those of us born without athletic ability, that one person can change the world - one swing at a time. I commend you for considering her for the 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award at Colorado Mesa. She is not only worthy of recognition, she continues to bring honor and hope to all of those associated with her and her programs. Sincerely, Amy Donaldson Deseret News, Sports writer/Columnist 30 E. 100 South SLC, UT 84110 6 7 KATHY HOWA EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL CAREER AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS Education ❖ University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah Bachelor of Science, College of Health (Major in Physical Education) - 1984 ❖ Mesa College (Colorado Mesa University), Grand Junction, Colorado (Major in Physical Education) - 1982 ❖ College of Eastern Utah (USU Eastern), Price, Utah Associate of Science - 1980 ❖ Hillcrest High School, Midvale, Utah - Graduated 1978 Rowland Hall-St. Mark’s School - Physical Educator and Coach - 1993-Present ❖ Rowland Hall-St. Mark’s School, Middle School Girls Softball Coach 2004 –present (Taylorsville League Champs 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2011, 2013) ❖ Rowland Hall-St. Mark’s School, Head High School Softball Coach 1996 – present ❖ Rowland Hall-St. Mark’s School, Middle School Girls Basketball Coach, 1994 – present (Conference Champions 1999, 2003, 2004, 2008, 2009, 2014, 2015) (Tournament Champions 1998, 2003, 2004, 2008, 2014, 2015) (Qualified for State 12