submitted by truaxm@augsburg.edu
In celebration of StepUP’s 25th anniversary, we are recognizing 25 StepUP alumni who have made outstanding contributions to their communities and the cause of recovery. We are calling for nominations to honor these alumni at our 25th anniversary gala on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. the Radisson Blu–Mall of America with the “25 in 25 Outstanding StepUP Alumni” awards.
If you know of a StepUP alum who deserves to be recognized, please fill out this short form. You may also nominate yourself.
Nomination criteria
Nominations are due by 11:59 p.m. Central on Friday, March 24, 2023
The StepUP Gala Committee will determine award recipients
Award recipients will be announced by Friday, March 31, 2023
You may nominate yourself or another StepUP alumnus
Anyone who participated in the StepUP program as a student is eligible to be nominated; nominees do not need to have graduated/completed StepUP or graduated from Augsburg
You may nominate more than one person (you need to fill the form out for each person)
You may nominate someone anonymously or publicly
Current StepUP students are not eligible
Nominees should represent a member of the StepUP community who has made a meaningful difference in the lives of others
You should be able to provide examples of ways that the nominee has demonstrated leadership skills, such as within their community, their career, and/or their recovery
For questions, contact Martha Truax at 651-261-9646 or truaxm@augsburg.edu
Prior to the gala
Award recipients will be interviewed and asked to provide a short biography and photo to share in marketing and promotional materials
At the gala
A special pre-Gala reception will be held for award recipients and their guests
Award recipients will be recognized in printed programs and on stage at the Gala
Due to time constraints, individual award recipients will not be able to speak on stage.