Nominations Now Being Accepted for 2018 Algernon Sydney Sullivan Community Service Award
Nominations are now being accepted for the Algernon Sydney Sullivan award, which will be presented to a Duke graduating senior and to a Duke University or Duke Health faculty member, staff or graduate/professional student for their service to the community.
The New York Southern Society established the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Awards in 1925 in memory of Sullivan, a Southerner who became a prominent lawyer, businessman and philanthropist in New York in the late 19th century. The award seeks to perpetuate the excellence of character and humanitarian service of Sullivan by recognizing such qualities as:
- Recognition of selflessness
- Generosity of service
- Nobility of character
- Person of integrity
- Depth of spirituality
To recommend a member of the Duke community for either category, submit a letter of nomination describing the candidate's "characteristics of heart, mind, and conduct as evidence of a spirit of love and helpfulness to other men and women." Give specific examples of how this individual's actions have directly affected the lives of others.
The nomination form is on the Provost's website. Nominations are due by March 16.
Forward faculty/staff/graduate student nominations to Sam Miglarese, Office of Community Affairs, Box 90433 or by email to sam.miglarese@duke.edu.
Duke undergraduate (seniors only) nominations should be sent to Domonique Redmond, Duke Community Service Center, Box 90827 or by email to dredmond@duke.edu.