The Awards of Distinction are presented during the Senior Award Ceremony to recognize (5) five graduating seniors who, during their time at Marymount Manhattan College, have made exceptional contributions in the areas of educational achievement, leadership, service, and spirit. The Awards of Distinction Committee, composed of faculty and staff, review all complete applications and make decisions based on their merits.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. After viewing the descriptions of the individual Awards of Distinction, please complete this form for the award(s) you choose to apply for.

2. Write a personal statement describing why you believe you are deserving of the specific award(s). No more than 250 words. One personal statement should encompass all awards for which you are applying.

3. Ask a faculty or staff to email a recommendation letter(s) to graduation@mmm.edu with the subject line “Awards of Distinction Recommendation.” One recommendation letter is required, and no more than (3) three recommendation letters should be submitted.

4. All recommendations must be received by Friday, March 19, 2021 or the application will be considered incomplete and cannot be considered by the Committee.

NOTE: If you are applying for the Alumni Association Award you can submit an additional recommendation from a fellow, current MMC student. This recommendation letter should also be submitted to graduation@mmm.edu but is not mandatory.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE
The application and recommendation letter(s), must be submitted by 5:00pm on Friday, March 19, 2021. Submissions received after the deadline will not be considered by the Committee.