San Marcos Education Foundation accepting nominations for alumni awards

The San Marcos Education Foundation is currently accepting nominations for the 2021 San Marcos High School Distinguished Alumni Award and Young Alumni Award.

Deadline for nominations is Sept. 17. Award recipients will be recognized during a video presentation at the San Marcos Rattler football game on Oct. 29 at San Marcos Toyota Rattler Stadium.

“The San Marcos Education Foundation is pleased to continue to salute the achievements of outstanding Alumni whose personal lives, professional achievements and community service exemplify the objectives of our Alma Mater,” said Dr. Rosina Valle, SMEF Alumni Affairs Chair.

SMEF said the Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes and honors San Marcos High School graduates whose achievements, strength of character and citizenship serve as models to inspire and challenge today's youth.

The award is open to any alumnus or alumna who graduated from San Marcos High School (attending for a minimum of two years) and is at least 35 years of age at the time of the nomination, SMEF said.

Additionally, the Distinguished Young Alumni Award is also presented each year to an alumnus or alumna who graduated from San Marcos High School (attending for a minimum of two years) and is under 35 years of age.

Any person may submit a nomination for consideration by the SMEF alumni awards committee.

The nomination must include a typed cover letter summarizing the nominee’s eligibility, supporting documents, such as a resume or biographical sketch, and/or up to three letters of support. Nominations will be accepted through Sept. 17.

More information and online nomination forms are located on the SMEF website at this link: http://www.smeducationfoundation.org/alumni.