CALS ALUMNI AND FRIENDS SEEKS NOMINEES FOR AWARDS

The University of Florida College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Alumni and Friends organization is seeking nominations for its Award of Distinction and Horizon Award. The Award of Distinction is presented to UF/CALS alumni or friends in recognition of their outstanding contributions to UF, the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, CALS and the agricultural natural resource, life science and related industries and professions. The Horizon Award recognizes a graduate of the last decade for the same contributions and his or her potential as a leader in the agricultural, natural resource, life science and related industries and professions. Selection for both awards is based on service to industry and profession; service to UF, IFAS and CALS; community service; and professional recognitions, honors and memberships. Nomination information and a list of previous recipients are available online at www.cals.ufl.edu/alumni/awards/. Completed nominations must be received no later than Friday, Jan. 18.

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