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Nomination forms are available online. Nominations and supporting letters should be sent to: Philipp Kraemer, chair, Sullivan Awards Committee; Undergraduate Education; 100H Funkhouser Building; University of Kentucky; Lexington, KY 40506-0054.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 7, 2005) -- The March 22 deadline for nominations for the 2005 Algernon Sullivan Medallion, which honors graduating seniors and non-students for their commitment to community service, is less than three weeks away.

The medallion recognizes a male and a female student, who will graduate in May 2005 or who received a bachelor’s degree in August 2004 or December 2004, plus a non-student who is either a UK employee, alumnus or friend. The award recognizes individuals who possess characteristics of heart, mind and spirit that demonstrate a spirit of love for and helpfulness to other people.

“This is a prestigious award because it recognizes individuals who demonstrate a commitment to improving the lives of other people,” said Philipp Kraemer, UK associate provost for undergraduate studies and chair of the 2005 Sullivan Awards Committee.

Nomination forms are available online. Nominations and supporting letters should be sent to: Philipp Kraemer, chair, Sullivan Awards Committee; Undergraduate Education; 100H Funkhouser Building; University of Kentucky; Lexington, KY 40506-0054.

Deadline for submitting nominations is 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 22.