Nominations are now open for this year’s Distinguished Service Awards, which recognize distinguished and exemplary service to the university.

First awarded in 1974, the Distinguished Service Awards are presented annually in May at the University Council meeting and dinner. Recipients are named honorary life members of council and invited to attend the annual sessions. Up to six awards are granted each year.

The 174 recipients to date include alumni, staff, faculty members, former principals, retirees, donors and friends – all of whom have in some way helped to make the university a better place.

All alumni and members of University Council (including members of Senate and Board of Trustees) are invited to nominate candidates. Other university community members can make nomination suggestions by contacting a University Council member. 

Membership lists are posted on the University Secretariat website at http://www.queensu.ca/secretariat/ under the Senate, Board and University Council categories.

For details and nomination forms, visit www.queensu.ca/secretariat/ucouncil/DSA or call 613-533-6095.

The deadline for nominations is February 5, 2010.