1/3/13

Nominations For St. Lawrence University's North Country Citation Sought

CANTON - Nominations are due January 25, 2013, for the 2013 North Country Citation awarded by St. Lawrence University.

North Country Citations are presented to those members of the six counties of Northern New York (St. Lawrence, Lewis, Jefferson, Essex, Warren, and Franklin) who, through professional endeavor or personal example, contribute in special ways to improving the quality of life or fostering a sense of community in the region.

Any citizen of the North Country is eligible, with the exceptions noted below. Generally, individuals who worked in the area for a period of time and subsequently left the area are not considered for this honor. Individuals whose professional accomplishments have benefitted the North Country, but who do not nor have not resided in the North Country, are generally not eligible. Further, alumni and employees of the University are not eligible for this honor, as the University offers other ways to recognize their contributions.

The citation will be awarded at Commencement, on May 19, 2013.

Confidential nominations, which should include the name, address, telephone number and brief profile of the nominee, as well as contact information for the nominator, may be forwarded to Vice President for Community and Employee Relations Lisa Cania, St. Lawrence University, 23 Romoda Drive, Canton, NY 13617, or sent via this Web form. Nominations must be received by January 25, 2013.

For further information, contact Cania at (315) 229-5656 or lcania@stlawu.edu.