Distinguished Alumni Award Criteria

The DeKalb School of the Arts Distinguished Alumni Award is designed to recognize and honor an alumnus/alumna of both the DeKalb School of the Arts and DeKalb Performing Arts Center who has distinguished himself/herself by significant accomplishments since attending high school.

Recognition as a distinguished alumnus is limited to individuals, living or deceased, who have attended or graduated from DSA or DPAC at least five years prior to their nomination. Honorees must have made significant accomplishments in one or both of the following areas while maintaining high standards of personal integrity and character:

• Outstanding leadership in their field
• Service to their community through local, state, national, or international organizations

Nominations can be made by anyone and will be solicited from alumni, board members, and school personnel. Nominees from the previous three years will automatically be considered by the nominating committee along with current nominations.

To be considered by the nominating committee, a nomination form must be completed and include the following:

• Description of career and professional achievements
• List of volunteer and philanthropic activities
• Recognition and awards received from local, state, national, and international organizations since graduating from high school

Distinguished Alumni Award recipients shall be selected by a vote of the DeKalb School of the Arts Foundation Board.

The recipient(s) will be honored at a special induction ceremony. An award featuring their photograph will be displayed at the school, and a designated gift will be presented to each honoree during the event.