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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 26, 2017
 
»Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµFoundation seeks nominations for 2018 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence 
 
FAIRBANKS--The University of Alaska Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2018 Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence. The award of $15,000 is presented to an individual who has demonstrated excellence in support of the University of Alaska. Any »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµstudent, faculty, staff or volunteer who has made a significant contribution to the university’s mission is eligible to be nominated. 
 
The deadline to submit complete nomination packets, including application, resume or curriculum vitae and letters of reference is December 1, 2017. Any material postmarked after midnight on the deadline date will be considered for the following year’s prize. Nominations may be mailed to the »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµFoundation at PO Box 755080, Fairbanks, AK 99775 or electronically submitted to dory.straight@alaska.edu
 
The Edith R. Bullock Prize for Excellence is the largest single award made annually by the »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµFoundation’s Board of Trustees. It was established in 1989 through a generous donation from the late Edith R. Bullock, who served the university for 30 years as a member of the »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµBoard of Regents and the Foundation’s Board of Trustees. 
 
More information is available at .
 
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For more information, contact Megan Riebe, executive director of the »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµFoundation at 907-786-7746.
 
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