Sauk Valley Community College, in cooperation with the Sauk Foundation and Alumni Office, is seeking nominations for the 2009 Outstanding Alumnus/Alumna Award.

The outstanding alumnus (male) or alumna (female) will be honored with a special plaque at Sauk’s Commencement exercise on Friday, May 8.

Selection is based on career achievement and community service. Those who have earned a degree or certificate at least five years ago, or completed a minimum of 24 semester hours at Sauk but are not currently pursuing a degree or certificate at Sauk are eligible. Nominations should include the nominee's name, address, and a brief statement describing why he or she deserves the award.

The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, April 10.

Nominations may be sent by mail to: Alumni Office, SVCC, 173 IL Route 2, Dixon, IL 61021; by phone by calling 815/288-5511, ext. 345; or online by going to www.svcc.edu, selecting “an alumnus/alumna”, and clicking on ”Stay Connected.”