South

Carolina TRiO Presents:

WHBSLC 2019: Operation Excellence: Next Generation Leadership

January 25-27, 2019

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

2019 WHBSLC Outstanding Young TRIO Alumni Award

Dear TRIO Colleague:

The WHBSLC Committee will award the Outstanding Young TRIO Alumni Award to three
TRIO Alumni (1 recent high school graduate, 1 recent college graduate & 1 working
professional). The WHBSLC Outstanding Young TRIO Alumni Award was created to recognize
TRIO Alumni for their accomplishments and service. The winners of the award have
distinguished themselves as leaders among their peers and in their community. They have served
in their high schools, TRIO programs, colleges, neighborhood and communities and have made a
significant difference in the lives of others. The Outstanding Young TRIO Alumni will be
recognized for their leadership qualities during the WHBSLC Luncheon on Saturday, January 26,
2019.

We encourage you to nominate former TRIO Program participants who you feel deserve to be
recognized for doing outstanding things. The deadline for the 2019 Outstanding Young TRIO
Alumni nominations is November 16, 2018.

Criteria for Selection of the Outstanding Young TRIO Alumni Candidates

Category # 1 (2018 High School Graduate)

The TRIO Alumni candidate must be a former TRIO project participant who was enrolled in
and successfully completed a Pre-Collegiate TRIO program in 2018. The pre-collegiate
alumnus must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary institution.

Category # 2 (2018 College Graduate)

The TRIO Alumni candidate must be a former TRIO project participant who was enrolled in
and successfully completed a postsecondary program of study in 2018.

Category # 3 (Working Professional)

The TRIO Alumni candidate must be a former TRIO project participant and a working
professional (5 years or less) who was enrolled in and successfully completed a
postsecondary program of study.
Nomination Information:

• Participation in the TRIO program must have had a significant impact upon the candidate
in obtaining his/her educational and/or professional objectives.
• The person nominating the candidate must be aware of their involvement in the TRIO
program. The nominator does not have to be a current TRIO professional.
• Each SC TRIO Program may nominate only one Alumnus for each category.
• The WHBSLC Outstanding Young TRIO Alumni packet must be emailed to the
chairperson on or before the deadline of November 16, 2018.

Nomination Procedures:

Please email the following in addition to the nomination form:

1. Electronic Photo of Nominee (Required)
2. Testimonial Letter from Nominator
3. Nominee’s Resume

Submit complete nomination packet to:

South Carolina TRIO Alumni Association (SCTAA)
SCTRIOAA@gmail.com

NOTE: ONLY ONE NOMINEE FROM EACH CATEGORY WILL BE SELECTED !

 2019 WHBSLC Outstanding Young TRIO Alumni Nomination Form

NOMINEE:
______________________________________________________________________________________
FIRST NAME MIDDLE NAME LAST NAME

______________________________________________________________________________________
TRIO PROJECT PARTICIPATED IN INSTITUTION/HIGH SCHOOL

FROM (month/day/year) : ______/ ______/_____ to ______/ ______/_____

Category 1 (High School Graduate) Category 2 (College Graduate) Category 3 (Working Professional)

EDUCATION:

______________________________________________________________________________________
TYPE OF DEGREE/FIELD OF STUDY INSTITUTION YEAR DEGREE(S) RECEIVED

HOME ADDRESS: EMPLOYER: (Working Professional ONLY)

_______________________________________ ____________________________________
STREET ADDRESS OR P.O. BOX STREET ADDRESS OR P.O. BOX

_______________________________________ ____________________________________
CITY STATE ZIP CITY STATE ZIP

_______________________________________ ____________________________________
PHONE FAX PHONE FAX

_______________________________________ ____________________________________
EMAIL EMAIL

NOMINATED BY:

______________________________________________________________________________________
FIRST NAME LAST NAME
______________________________________________________________________________________
INSTITUTION
______________________________________________________________________________________
STREET ADDRESS OR P.O. BOX CITY STATE ZIP

_____________________________________________________________________________________
PHONE FAX EMAIL

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION SUBMISSION DEADLINE: November 16, 2018

Please submit with this form: Please email the complete packet to:
1. Electronic Photo of Nominee (Required) South Carolina TRIO Alumni Association
2. Testimonial Letter from Nominator SCTRIOAA@gmail.com
3. Nominee’s Resume

FYI: Outstanding TRIO Alumni Luncheon on Saturday, January 26, 2018 12:00 Noon-1:45 P.M.
Marriott Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes
8400 Costa Verde Drive
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
 2019 WHBSLC Outstanding Young TRIO Alumni Award
(Resume)
Please provide a concise statement in resume or narrative form which summarizes your
educational background; professional employment; academic and/or professional honors;
professional, community or civic contributions; and any other such information that you
deem pertinent to your nomination for the 2019 WHBSLC Outstanding Young TRIO Alumni
Award. (Two Page Limit)
 2019 WHBSLC Outstanding Young TRIO Alumni Award
(Testimonial Letter from Nominator)

Nominee’s Name

The individual named above has indicated that you would provide a letter of recommendation in
support of his/her nomination for the 2018 WHBSLC Outstanding Young TRIO Alumni Award.
Please indicate in what capacity and to what extent you are familiar with the nominee’s
academic background; professional employment; professional, community and/or civic
contributions; honors or awards received; and any other such information that you deem
pertinent to the nomination of this individual for the award. Please also address the questions
below. (Two Page Limit)

Why is this nominee deserving of the WHBSLC Outstanding Young TRIO Alumni Award?

As a result of his/her time in TRIO, what attributes have you seen that exemplify leadership and
service?

As a result of his/her TRIO Experience, how has this nominee inspired and/or improved the lives of
others or their community?
2019 WHBSLC Outstanding Young TRIO Alumni
Award (Electronic Photo)