Few couples have been as integral to Washington University as Gerry and Bob Virgil. For more than 30 years they have represented the qualities of service and giving exemplified by this award, both together and individually. In honor of their years of service and in recognition of Bob's leadership as chair of the University's Sesquicentennial Celebration, the award has been named the Gerry and Bob Virgil Ethic of Service Award. Read more... |
Overview
Founded during Washington University’s Sesquicentennial year, the Gerry and Bob Virgil Ethic of Service Award is an annual award recognizing a select group of WU community members who exemplify a character of service and giving to the St. Louis region. Any member of the WU community, past or current, who resides in and serves the St. Louis community is eligible to receive the award. Nominations will be accepted at any time, and are due by Friday February 1, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.
Decisions are announced in March, and honorees will be recognized at a reception, followed by a private dinner, in mid-April.
Submit a Nomination
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Nomination deadline for the 2013 cycle: February 1, 2013, 5:00 p.m.
Nominations must be submitted online, and supplemental materials will not be accepted. If you need assistance submitting your online application, please contact us.
Eligibility
Any member of the WU community, past or current, who resides in and serves the St. Louis community is eligible to receive the award. This includes students, faculty, staff, alumni/ae, retirees, and volunteers of the University. Characteristics of Award Honorees
The award committee anticipates a broad range of nominations that define service to community in many different ways. While the committee is not looking for a specific type of community involvement, characteristics of award honorees might include one or more of the following:
- Shows compassion for others
- Exudes passion for a social, cultural, or economic issue
- Creates positive impact on the St. Louis community
- Considers service to the community to be a way of life
- Goes above and beyond professional responsibilities in their service to St. Louis
- Dedicated to serving others
- Demonstrates selflessness
- Positively influences people's perceptions of St. Louis
- Believes in the St. Louis region
- Inspires compassion and action in others
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