The 10 Under 10 award recognizes noteworthy achievements of alumni who earned their first VCU degree between 2012 and 2021. Nominees are evaluated on their professional success, community contributions or commitment to maintaining a lifelong relationship with the university. Note: This award recognizes accomplishments of the individual after graduation from VCU, although their student experience can be one factor in their nomination.
Along with these core criteria, consider alumni who also:
- Have a unique or distinctive life experience or career.
- Represent VCU’s diverse alumni population.
As you fill out the form, be prepared to:
- List two or more detailed examples of accomplishments postgraduation that qualify this nominee for the award.
EXAMPLE:
In 2020, VCU alumnus #1 used his brand to showcase small businesses to help keep them going during difficult times and also featured safe and socially distanced local attractions. He was recognized as one of the top Instagram influencers in the area. He also volunteered, assembling and donating personal hygiene kits to the Atlantic Outreach Group to help people stay safe during COVID-19.
EXAMPLES:
VCU alumna #2 exemplified integrity with her passion for education and advocacy for so many people with different backgrounds. At VCU postgraduation, she delivered DEI training to students, faculty, and staff.
Service/Diversity: VCU alumna #3 served as a fellowship juror and mentor for an art gallery
fellowship program, which selects underrepresented and emerging self-identified women
and non-binary artists in New York City to develop and exhibit a project at the gallery.
Any person or group affiliated with VCU can submit nominations. Deadline for nominations is March 11. Questions? Email Lauren Leavy (Cert.'19/GPA), assistant director of signature events, at leleavy@vcu.edu. 
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