Dr. Marilyn E. Flaherty Distinguished Graduate Award

Established by the Salem State University Alumni Association, the Dr. Marilyn E. Flaherty distinguished graduate award recognizes an individual who upon graduation from Salem State University, has distinguished himself or herself through their outstanding professional accomplishments.

Eligibility Criteria

• Each recipient must have attained notable achievement or made a lasting contribution in his or her professional endeavors.
• Each recipient must have earned a degree from Salem State University.
• It is preferred that recipient attend the awards ceremony to accept his or her award.
• The recipients are eligible to receive a specific award once, but are eligible to receive a different award in the future.
• The awards committee is not obligated to select a recipient from each category if applicants do not adequately meet the requirements.
• No member of the Alumni Association and Foundation Board of Directors may self-nominate for the award.

Nomination Requirements

• A separate nomination form must be completed for each nominee.
• As part of the nomination form, nominators must submit a 500 word or more statement establishing the candidate's qualifications with clear and concise detail as to why he/she should be selected for the award.
• The awards committee, comprised of members of the Salem State University Alumni Association and Foundation Board, reserves the right to conduct independent research on a nominee. The committee will only consider information when it is part of a submitted nomination. 
• The awards committee will also not consider nominations that consist solely of a nominee's resume. 
• Incomplete nomination packets will NOT be considered.

Past Award Recipients