District 202 Seeks Nominations for Alumni Hall of Fame

Nominations sought for first-ever Foundation for Excellence Alumni Hall of Fame
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                            FOR INFORMATION, CALL
December 14, 2010                                               Tom Hernandez
                                                                             (815) 577-4008
                                                                             tahernan@psd202.org
 
Plainfield – Nominations will be accepted through January 10, 2011 for the first-ever induction into the new Plainfield Foundation for Excellence Alumni Hall of Fame.
 
The Alumni Hall of Fame will honor District 202 graduates who have distinguished themselves beyond their high school years through their significant accomplishments or service.
 
The Hall of Fame is being created as part of the Foundation's work to promote excellence and achievement for District 202 learners.
 
Nomination forms are available on the Foundation for Excellence web site (www.d202foundation.org) and at the District 202 Administrative Center, 15732 Howard Street, Plainfield.
 
Nominations for candidates will be accepted in these categories:
 
·         Arts and Entertainment
·         Business and Commerce
·         Community Service and Volunteerism
·         Education and Humanities
·         Government and Military
·         Medicine and Health
·         Philanthropy and Non-profit
·         Science and Technology
·         Sports and Recreation
 
Nominees must have:
 
·         Graduated from a District 202 high school at least 20 years prior to nomination
·         Significant accomplishments and/or community service that has been recognized as outstanding through the receipt of awards, honors or other forms of distinction
·         Made a profound and positive international, national, regional or local impact on their chosen field or community
 
Nominations may be made by alumni, current or former faculty and staff, administrators, and community members of District 202. Posthumous nominations will also be accepted. Nominations will be kept on file and reconsidered for the next two years following submission. After three years, a candidate may be re-nominated.
 
Nominations will be judged by a panel of Foundation trustees. The Foundation plans to host an annual event to introduce and honor the Alumni Hall of Fame inductees. The Alumni Hall of Fame will be displayed as part of the Foundation for Excellence web site. Alumni Hall of Fame Materials will be available for display in each of the District 202 high schools.
 
Since 1983 the Foundation for Excellence has raised and contributed more than $250,000 to support District 202 students and staff in the form of grants, scholarships and special funding. It has also supported special programs including a District Art Gallery and the 1847 Schoolhouse Restoration.