Recognizing an alumnus whose accomplishments in the public, private or non-profit sector have made an outstanding contribution to the community and serve as an example both professionally and ethically.

• Committee Members and award recipients must be registered members of the ACS Athens Global Association
• 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
• The 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 a 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 an ongoing and positive effect on their field and/or other people
• Ethos