Blue & Gold Awards Nomination Deadline Extended

The deadline to nominate fellow alumni for NSAC’s Blue & Gold Awards has been extended to September 1.    The Blue and Gold Awards recognize our alumni for their exceptional achievements in the areas of volunteerism and contribution to the agricultural industry.  Three awards are presented annually to honour alumni for their endeavors. 

The Young Alumnus Achievement Award

The Young Alumnus Achievement Award recognizes the outstanding achievements of NSAC alumni within ten years of receiving a degree/diploma or within five years of receiving a graduate degree. Alumni are recognized for truly outstanding achievement that may have earned them regional, national or international prominence through service to humanity, in their profession and/or volunteer organizations, through community service, the advancement of knowledge and service to NSAC.

Alumni Volunteer of the Year

The Alumni Volunteer of the Year Award honors a volunteer, who has consistently and enthusiastically donated their time and talents to advancing the objectives of the university and/or the Alumni Association and with whose support has significantly enhanced the success of various programs.

Distinguished Alumnus Award

The Distinguished Alumnus Award is NSAC’s most prestigious award, recognizing truly outstanding service and commitment to NSAC, industry and the Alumni Association. Nominees must be eligible for membership in the NSAC Alumni Association and have distinguished themselves in their area of expertise, bringing honor to the university. Nominees will have provided a positive role model for NSAC and agriculture and made a significant contribution to the industry through teaching, research, industry, extension, production or to society in general.

Nomination Process:
Submit the name, address and phone number of your nominee for one of the awards to the Alumni Office, Box 550, Truro, NS B2N 5E3 no later than May . Nominations can also be submitted via email to alumni@nsac.ca or via FAX (902-897-9399).

Attach a brief biographical sketch of the nominee clearly outlining the contributions which qualify him/her as a candidate for the Award. You may also use the On-line Nomination Form.

Award winners will be honoured at the Blue and Gold Awards Gala on November 13.