Monday, June 04, 2007

Wilmington, N.C. - The UNC Wilmington Alumni Association is accepting nominations for the 2007 J. Marshall Crews Distinguished Faculty Award, recognizing faculty who have made a difference in the lives of their students.

The award will be presented at the first fall faculty meeting. It is named for Dr. J. Marshall Crews, who served the college and university for over 33 years, and continues to support UNCW on various levels.

The deadline for nominations, which may be submitted by UNCW faculty or staff, alumni, students or community members, is Monday, July 2. The 2006 award winner was Frank Bongiorno, a professor and chair of the Department of Music.

Nominees must be or have been a full-time faculty member with a minimum of seven years of service to Wilmington College and/or UNCW. The award may be given posthumously. The recipient, or his/her family, will receive a $500 cash award and a medallion.

To nominate a colleague, friend or mentor, please visit the UNCW Alumni Association Web site at http://www.uncw.edu/alumni/JMarshallCrews.htm to obtain and complete the nomination form.

Nominators must describe ways the faculty member supported students beyond the walls of the classroom such as an advisor, reference, mentor or coach in regard to scholarship, leadership or other significant ways. They must describe examples of the individual's research and creativity, contributions to the field of study/academia, committee service, Faculty Senate or other leadership roles.

Nominators must give examples of the faculty member's time, talent and resources given back to the region and beyond. Initiatives that were created or expanded should be listed and described. Other relevant supporting documentation to accurately depict the significance of the nominee for this award can be included with the nomination.

For additional information about the J. Marshall Crews Distinguished Faculty Award, please call the alumni association office at 910.962.2682.

Media contact: Dana Fischetti, media relations manager, 910.962.7259.