THS seeks alumnus award nominations

TORRINGTON — The Torrington High School Distinguished Alumnus Award acknowledges and honors a THS graduate who exhibits integrity in his/her adult life and has made significant contributions to the community, state or nation through educational achievements, professional practice, or public service. Nominations are now sought for the award, and are due by April 1.

To be eligible, the nominee must have graduated from THS at least 10 years ago. The nominee may not be a current employee of the Torrington Board of Education, and may not be a Torrington elected or appointed official who is directly or indirectly involved in the selection process; and the nominee must be able to be present to receive the award at the THS Scholarship Awards Ceremony in June.

The nomination form must be completed and submitted to the Superintendent’s Office by April 1, Late submissions will not be considered for this year but will be put in the file for review next year. Nomination forms (see information below) may be submitted via email to lsolianicroci@torrington.org or by mail to Torrington Board of Education, Attention: Superintendent's Office, 355 Migeon Avenue, Torrington, CT 06790.

The Board of Education’s School Improvement and Community Relations Committee will review and select a recipient, who will be contacted by May 1. The award will be presented on THS Scholarship Awards Night on June 3. To be considered, the candidate must be available to attend this event.

Nominations that are not awarded will remain under consideration for the next 3 award cycles following their submission.

To Nominate an alumnus, send your name, address, phone number and email.

Provide the nominee’s name, address, phone number and email.

1. What honors has the Nominee received or what achievements has the Nominee accomplished since graduating Torrington High School? (for example: awards, degrees, artistic works, military status, public recognition, etc.)

2. How has the nominee utilized his/her skills, abilities or accomplishments to benefit or positively improve the community, state, or nation?

3. Are there any other reasons that this Nominee should be considered?