Nominate Students for a
Presidential Award for Civic Life by February 24
January 27, 2025
Dear members of the Tufts community,
For more than 25 years, in partnership with Tisch College of Civic Life, Tufts University presidents have honored our most inspiring graduating undergraduate, graduate, and professional students with the Presidential Award for Civic Life. These students are recognized for their outstanding achievement in civic leadership during their time at Tufts. We would like your help to identify exceptional nominees from across the University for this prestigious award.
The 2025 Presidential Award for Civic Life nomination form is now open! Please submit your nomination online through Tisch College’s website no later than Monday, February 24, 2025. Award recipients will be recognized and honored for their outstanding achievements at the end of the semester.
Each year, we receive an extraordinary number of nominations, and it is of utmost importance to ensure that the selection process remains equitable, transparent, and representative of the highest standards of achievement. We kindly request that you review the eligibility requirements for 2025.
When considering nominees, please reflect on Tufts University’s commitment to inclusive excellence and our broad definition of civic leadership, noting that awards recognize the full range of service activities in which our students participate. Examples of leadership can include a combination of volunteer service in established programs, informal kinds of service, new and innovative student initiatives, and participation in community activities and governance.
At Tufts, we continue to uphold education for social impact as a vital charge. We are proud of the local, national, and international impact of our students. The Presidential Awards Program honors this institutional commitment by celebrating the diverse ways our students lead impactful civic lives. Thank you for being part of this Tufts University tradition.
Best wishes,
Sunil Kumar
President, Tufts University
Dayna Cunningham
Pierre and Pamela Omidyar Dean of Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life