The Department of Animal Science at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is seeking nominations for its alumni and service awards and Block and Bridle Club honorees. The deadline for nominations is Friday, January 15, 2027.
Awarded since 2018, the department has annually recognized the outstanding accomplishments of undergraduate and graduate alumni, and contributions individuals have made to the Department through their commitment to the livestock and (or) allied industries. Nominators are encouraged to submit nominations electronically using the Alumni and Service Awards Nomination Form. Each nomination must include contact information for the nominator and nominee. The nominator must be clearly identified, and he/she should provide up to a one-page narrative supporting the nomination. The nomination can include up to a five-page resume or CV.
The alumni and service award categories and nomination criteria for each are as follows:
- Young Alumni Distinction Award: Recognizes the significant accomplishments made by an University of Nebraska-Lincoln Animal Science Alumnus (BS, MS, or PhD) who has graduated in the last 10 years.
- Undergraduate Distinction Award: Recognizes the significant accomplishments made by an University of Nebraska-Lincoln Animal Science Undergraduate Alumnus.
- Graduate Distinction Award: Recognizes the significant accomplishments made by an University of Nebraska-Lincoln Animal Science Graduate Alumnus.
- Distinguished Service Award: Recognizes significant and outstanding contributions made to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Department of Animal Science.
Since 1938, the Nebraska Block and Bridle Club has honored industry leaders who have made an outstanding impact on the agricultural community. The candidates are nominated by industry leaders and selected by the club officers and advisors. Nominators are encouraged to submit nominations electronically using the Block and Bridle Nomination Form. If submitting by mail, please send all required information and documents to:
Block and Bridle
A224 Animal Science
P.O. Box 830908
Lincoln, NE 68583-0908
Block and Bridle honoree nominations must include:
- Letter of Support from Nominator
- Letter of Support (limited to one letter, one page, single-spaced). This letter should originate from someone other than the nominator, and this letter is in addition to the nomination letter.
- Additional information
- List of education.
- List or narrate awards and recognition received by the nominee.
- List or narrate the nominee's involvement and contributions to the Nebraska animal science community and industry (limit one page, single-spaced).
- List or narrate the nominee's involvement and contribution to youth activities (limit one page, single-spaced).
- List or narrate the nominee's professional affiliations (limit 1/2 page, single-spaced).
- List or narrate the nominee's community and social contributions (limit 1/2 page, single-spaced).
- Additional comments. Please provide any additional comments or information pertinent to this nominee not previously addressed that should be considered by the selection committee (limit 1/2 page, single-spaced).
Nominations for all awards received after the deadline or that are not selected will remain in consideration for future selection.
