The Bastyr University Founders' Awards Program

Bastyr University honors alumni, students, and friends who have distinguished themselves through outstanding professional and personal achievement and loyal service to the University and the field of natural health science.

Nominations for the 2008 awards will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Monday, October 6, 2008.

The Founders' Awards:

Dr. Les Griffith Student Award
This award given annually in Dr. Griffith's name will be granted to a current student who has achieved eminence in their field of study and has rendered exceptional service to the University, bettering the entire Bastyr community and advancing the University's objectives and ideals.

Dr. Joe Pizzorno Alumnus/a Award
This award given annually in Dr. Pizzorno's name will be granted to an alumnus who has achieved eminence in his/her field of study and has rendered exceptional service to Bastyr, bettering the entire Bastyr community and advancing the University's objectives and ideals.

Dr. Bill Mitchell Service Merit Award
This award given annually in Dr. Mitchell's name will recognize exemplary philanthropy and outstanding dedication to Bastyr University

Sheila Quinn Service to Society Award
This award recognizes an individual who is pursuing his/her education and provides outstanding leadership in volunteer service and civic engagement to their community and neighbors.

The 2008 Founders' Awards will be held on the evening of Saturday, November 1. For further information or for tickets, contact Julie Herbison at jherbison@bastyr.edu.

The Nomination Process

Nominating is easy!

To nominate someone from the Bastyr community for any of the four Founders' Awards, please complete the application form. Please note the criteria for each award on the application form. Responses should be very specific as to why the nominee is deserving of the award - the more detail the better.

Nominations may be submitted online.

Return completed form and endorsement letter by fax to (425) 823-6222 or mail it to:

Bastyr University
Attn: Awards Committee
14500 Juanita Drive N.E.
Kenmore, WA 98028-4966

Please direct any questions regarding the nomination process to our awards coordinator:

Tom Bull
Alumni Relations Director
tbull@bastyr.edu
(425) 602-3354