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Credit. Where Credit is Due.

Let’s face it, life can be competitive. As freshman we competed weekly in color concept to “make the board” praying our assignment wouldn’t be one of the ones to take flight. To some degree, chances are we’re still jockeying to be noticed, appreciated and celebrated in our role as [insert job title here].
Back then we all noticed when classmates made the grade and we continue to hear about the cream of the crop years later. The difference today is that somewhere along the way it stopped feeling like an individual competition and we ended up on the same team. We all share in and benefit from talented alumni making outstanding contributions to the field.
So let me ask you this; if you were to name one grad whose creativity has significantly impacted and advanced the field, who would it be?
Here’s your chance to help us give credit where credit is due.
Submit your nomination for the 2008 Joseph V. Canzani Alumni Award for Excellence today!
It’s simple to submit a nomination online or by mailing the downloadable form. The deadline is March 31. The award will be presented during homecoming on May 9, 2008.

Award criteria

The individual's work or professional accomplishments have affected or influenced a broad spectrum of individuals or advanced their artistic field in significant ways. Examples include: through design that has become ubiquitous, through a generation of successful teaching or through work that is so creative or innovative that it had a demonstrable influence on others, or on style in our culture.

The individual's accomplishments exemplify the CCAD brand: Exceptional work ethic, extraordinary craftsmanship and innovation over a period of years.

Process

Nominations must be submitted by March 31, 2008
Nominees will be posted on the online community and alumni will have an opportunity to vote
Nominees and poll results will be reviewed by the alumni award committee, a group of trustees, faculty members, alumni and staff
Recommendations will be made to the President and Vice Presidents for consideration
The award will be presented at the Alumni Homecoming Reception on May 9, 2008

Roster of past recipients

2007: Ron Tsang, class of 1983 – Industrial Design
2006: Jeff Link, class of 1969 – Advertising & Graphic Design
2003: William "BJ" Van de Velde, class of 1961 - Advertising & Graphic Design
2002: Charles O'Connor, class of 1962 – Industrial Design
2001: Dean Mitchell, class of 1980 - Illustration
2000: Edmund Kuehn, class of 1938 – Fine Arts
1999: Wucious Wong, attended CCAD from 1961-63

Click here to access the nomination form online.

Click here to download a PDF of the nomination form.

CCAD Award for Teaching Excellence

Each year, the Columbus College of Art & Design will recognize one outstanding faculty member for their excellence in teaching. This award celebrates the exemplary efforts our faculty members contribute to the college as a whole, utilizing the classroom setting to engage and enhance students experiences.

Columbus College of Art & Design is committed to the quality of education, the personal growth and the development of creativity and design of each student. Annually, the CCAD Award for Teaching Excellence honors one faculty member who meets the highest expectations of the college and rises as a leader among students, peers and alumni.

Criteria for Nomination: Faculty members eligible for the award are full time faculty and adjunct faculty with at least 6 semesters of service to the college. Nominations may be accepted from current students, faculty and alumni of CCAD. Deadline for nominations is March 15th of each academic year

Click here to access the nomination form.