Perkins Invites Nominations for 2023 Distinguished Alumnus/a Award

DALLAS (SMU) – Perkins School of Theology is accepting nominations for its 2023 Distinguished Alumnus/a Award. The deadline to submit is Thursday, Aug. 31.

The award, presented annually, recognizes Perkins graduates who have demonstrated effectiveness and integrity in service to the church, continuing support for the goals of Perkins and SMU, distinguished service to the community, and exemplary character. The 2023 recipient will be honored at an awards banquet during the 2023 Fall Convocation at Perkins.

To nominate a Perkins graduate for the award, please submit:
• A letter describing the nominee's career highlights and other accomplishments.
• Letters or statements from at least two additional people who also support the nomination.

The person submitting the nomination should compile all materials and mail them together to:
Office of Public Affairs and Alumni/ae Relations
Perkins School of Theology
PO Box 750133
Dallas TX 75275-0133

Alternatively, nominations may be submitted via email. Attach the nominating letter and all supporting materials in a single email to:

Matt Jacob, Director of Public Affairs and Alumni/ae Relations
mjacob@smu.edu

Follow the link for a list of all Perkins School of Theology Distinguished Alumnus/a Award Recipients.

Visit this link for more Information about Distinguished Alumnus/a Award Criteria. (PDF)

Perkins School of Theology, founded in 1911, is one of five official University-related schools of theology of The United Methodist Church. Degree programs include the Master of Divinity, Master of Sacred Music, Master of Theological Studies, Master of Arts in Ministry, Master of Theology, Doctor of Ministry, and Doctor of Pastoral Music as well as the Ph.D., in cooperation with The Graduate Program in Religious Studies at SMU's Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences.