Nominations are now open for three awards bestowed annually by The Ohio State University at Lima. The awards honor those whose work in scholarship, service and teaching best represent the standards of excellence held by the university.
- The Alumni Hall of Fame Award honors an Ohio State alumni who is an advocate for the university and regarded as a community leader with a record of sustained professional recognition and/or involvement in community activity. Successful candidates will have spent at least one full-time academic term at Ohio State Lima while earning an Ohio State degree 20 or more years ago. Deadline for nominations for the Alumni Hall of Fame is April 30, 2024.
- The Early Achievement Award honors an Ohio State alumni who is an advocate for the university and has demonstrated distinctive achievement in a career, civic involvement or both. Successful candidates will have spent at least one full-time academic term at Ohio State Lima while earning an Ohio State degree no more than 10 years ago. Deadline for nominations for the Early Achievement Award is April 30, 2024.
- The Violet I. Meek Town and Gown Award honors someone who exemplifies a significant and longstanding dedication to Disciplina in Civitatem, or Education for Citizenship, the motto of The Ohio State University. Nominees need not be alumni and consideration will be given to those who, through sustained, effective efforts, have contributed to the cultural, educational and social well-being of the communities served by Ohio State Lima. Deadline for nominations for the Town and Gown Award is March 1, 2024.
For more information or to nominate, visit lima.osu.edu/alumni/awards.