University of Nebraska
UNK Ron and Carol Cope Cornerstone of Excellence Award

NOMINATION FORM

The Ron and Carol Cope Cornerstone of Excellence Award is awarded to individuals whose service to the University of Nebraska at Kearney has provided exceptional benefits in furtherance of the goals and mission of the institution.  This award is the highest honor given to community leaders whose lasting gifts of service or financial support have left an indelible mark on the institution. As the policy for the Ron and Carol Cope Cornerstone of Excellence Award indicates, the following are guidelines for selecting individuals:

•	Nominees should be individuals who have provided significant service, support, or promotion of UNK, the greater Kearney area, the State of Nebraska, or the objectives of higher education.
•	The award can only be presented to those individuals who are not currently employed by the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Office holders or candidates for any elective state constitutional office, including state senator, or any office holder of or candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives or U.S. Senate from the State of Nebraska are ineligible.

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All nominations should be forwarded for review to the Office of the Chancellor, University of Nebraska at Kearney.  Final nominations will be submitted by the Chancellor to the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost, University of Nebraska, by December 10, 2018.