Purpose:

The purpose of these awards is to:

•  recognize the important professional and community contributions that              ACS Athens alumni are making globally
•  showcase and honor our alumni who have demonstrated outstanding                achievements
•  profile ACS Athens by recognizing the accomplishments of its alumni
•  connect alumni, ACS Athens and the wider community
•  reach out to and strengthen alumni pride and bond to ACS Athens

Eligibility

• Committee Members and award recipients must be registered members of the ACS Athens Global Association (www.acsathensglobal.org)
• Only registered members of the ACS Athens Global Association will be eligible to nominate candidates for this award, and must be an alumnus, faculty or Emeritus faculty member.
• Posthumous nominations will not be considered
• Recipient must be present to receive the award, unless there are  exceptional circumstances
• ACS Athens Board Members and Employees are not eligible due to conflict of interest.

Selection Criteria

The ACS Athens Global Achievement Awards recognize ACS Athens Alumni (The American Community Schools of Athens) for their achievements and contributions to the social, cultural, and economic well-being of society through show of excellence, leadership, innovation and ethics.  ACS Athens alumni are individuals who attended the institution for at least one year.  There must be more than one nomination for each category.

These qualities will be measured by:

•          Prominence and recognition in their field
•          Consistent record of excellence and achievement
•          Display of innovative and effective approaches to challenges
•          Show of character through ongoing and positive effect on their field                  and/or other people
•          Ethos

Process