Nomination & Selection Information

An Online Nomination Form is available.

The Hall of Fame committee will select Rutgers University graduates who have distinguished themselves by contributions they have made to the community, to the University or in their fields of endeavor; by the leadership they have exhibited; and by the general benefits to the larger society resulting from their efforts. Selection will be based largely on accomplishments made since completing an undergraduate/and or graduate degree. The following categories are guidelines for the fields to be considered:

• Arts, Entertainment & Literature
• Community Service
• Journalism & Media
• Athletics
• Education
• Science, Technology & Medicine
• Business & Entrepreneurship
• Government & Military
• Other

Service to the University can include, but is not limited to:

• Support of Rutgers University students and student organizations
• Support of RAAA, Inc. or other University Alumni Associations
• Participation in University and alumni boards or committees

Community Service can include, but is not limited to:

• Leadership and mentorship of future leaders
• Membership or support of civic, charitable or religious organizations
• Other community related volunteer or financial support

Career Achievement in the field can include, but is not limited to:

• Successful entrepreneurial ventures
• Professional highlights, honors and awards
• Publications

Eligibility

Nominee must have graduated from Rutgers University as of December, prior to the year the induction ceremony is held.

• Nominee can have any degree from any school or college within Rutgers University.
• Nominee cannot have been previously inducted into the Rutgers University Distinguished Hall of Alumni.
• Only nominations from financial members of Rutgers African-American Alumni Alliance (RAAA), Inc. will be accepted.
• A complete nomination must be submitted or the nomination will be disqualified.

A complete nomination includes:

• Nominee contact information
• List of accomplishments
• Optional supporting documentation: press releases, articles, resume/CV, publications and support letters

Selection

Upon selection, nominees must be able to attend the award dinner or first available runners up will receive the award (unless awarded posthumously). However, under extenuating circumstances, as determined by the committee, an award may be given in absentia. A nominee who is selected and decides to decline the award forfeits consideration for future selection except for reasons approved by the selection committee. Prior to the Induction Ceremony, all Inductees are required to be financial members of the organization.

All nominations not selected will be held for consideration for the following year or will be submitted for consideration in the Rutgers University Hall of Distinguished Alumni. RAAA activately participates in the HOD application submission process. To date, three RAAA Hall of Fame Inductees have been subsequently inducted into the Rutgers Hall of Distinguished Alumni: Dr. Clement Price, Dr. Walter Alexander II and Mr. Alfred Edmond Jr.

Honorary Lifetime Membership

Non Rutgers Graduates are eligible to receive the Honorary Lifetime Membership Award. The designation is reserved for those who go "above and beyond" to ensure the success of Rutgers University Students, Faculty and/or Staff.