UNLV ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SILVER STATE AWARD March 5, 2013 – The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Alumni Association is accepting nominations for the 2013 Silver State Award. The Silver State Award was established by the UNLV Alumni Association in 1977. It’s designed to recognize a nonalumnus/a for their significant contributions and support to the university and the community at large. The award is not based on accomplishments achieved during the current year but on contributions over their lifetime. The award recipient will have brought positive notoriety to the university through their actions. The honoree will be selected by the association from nominations received by the Jul. 1, 2013 deadline. The award is presented at the annual homecoming event in October or November 2013. Past recipients include: 2012 Fred B. Cox 2002 The Greenspun Family 1991 Nick Horn 2011 Gov. Bob Miller 2001 Don Snyder 1989 J.A. Tiberti 2010 Coach Jerry Tarkanian 2000 Mel Wolzinger & Jay 1987 Dr. Richard Tam 2009 Thalia Dondero Brown 1985 Margaret Elardi 2008 Joyce Mack 1999 Jim Rogers 1984 Tom Beam 2007 Selma F. Bartlett 1998 William Bennett 1981 Jerome Mack & Parry 2005 Kitty Rodman & 1997 Bill Boyd Thomas Claudine Williams 1996 Kenny Guinn 1977 James Santini 2004 Michael Saltman 1995 Dr. Christina Hixson 2003 Robert N. Broadbent 1994 Tom Wiesner For more information about the award or the nomination process, contact UNLV Alumni Relations at [email protected] or 702‐895‐3621. Nomination Form 2013 UNLV Silver State Award Nominee Name: _________________________________________________ Class: ______________ Address: ___________________________________________________________________________ Phone: ______________________________ E‐mail: _______________________________________ Submitted By: ___________________________________________________ Class: ______________ Phone: ______________________________ E‐mail: ________________________________________ Describe the nominee’s service and accomplishments under each of the areas of interest below. You are encouraged to include letters of recommendation, the candidate’s resume/curriculum vita, and other materials in support of this nomination. Service and Contributions to the University Service and Contributions to the Community Other Awards and Honors Why is the nominee deserving of the UNLV Alumni Association Silver State Award? SEND COMPLETED NOMINATION FORMS AND MATERIALS TO: UNLV Alumni Relations Box 451010 4505 S. Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, NV 89154‐1010 Phone: 702‐895‐3621 Fax: 702‐894‐4282 E‐mail: [email protected] NOMINATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY JULY 1, 2013 .