University of Illinois Alumni

Lou Liay Spirit Award Nominations

This award is bestowed upon alumni by the University of Illinois Alumni Association on behalf of the University of Illinois. The award is presented to those who have consistently demonstrated extraordinary spirit and pride in support of the University, the University of Illinois Alumni Association, and related organizations, exemplifying a positive image of their Alma Mater while inspiring loyalty and pride in their fellow alumni. The award is named after Lou Liay, EDM ’62, executive director of the University of Illinois Alumni Association from 1983-1998.

Nomination Criteria

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Nominee Information

Name(Required)

First Last

(Include name at graduation in parentheses, if different.)

Home Address(Required)

Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

University of Illinois degree(s)(Required)

(Ex. BS in Engineering, Urbana-Champaign)

Year(s) of graduation

Degrees from other colleges/universities

Year(s) of graduation

Present occupation(Required)

(Include company, title, profession, business address, etc. If retired, please include date of retirement.)

Why does the nominee deserve this award?(Required)

(Outline nominee’s significant contributions benefiting the University of Illinois Alumni Association and/or affiliated organizations – alumni clubs, constituent associations, UI Foundation, athletics, college, school or department.)

Career summary(Required)

Special recognitions, honors or awards

Publications or patents

Civic activities, philanthropic endeavors

Other information of interest

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