Trailblazer Award Nomination

Trailblazer Award Nomination
Originally known as the Graduate of the Last Decade (GOLD) Award, the Trailblazer Award was established in 2015 to recognize alumni who have graduated in the last 10 years and who have had significant impact within their profession, contributed to their community, and show promise of continued success. They may be challenging the norms of their profession or outperforming their peers through hard work and determination. All must show promise of continued success and uphold the ideals of Florida State University.

Nominations are open through November 1, 2025. Any application material sent after November 1 will not be considered.

Required materials
- Nominator Information: Name, address, phone number, email
- Nominee Information: Name, address, phone number, email
- Statement of Nomination: 150 words or less that explains why the nominator feels the person is a qualified candidate
- Supporting Documentation: Current curriculum vita or resume of nominee, at least one letter of recommendation from someone other than the nominator, and any documentation further supporting nominee’s accomplishments and qualifications for the award (e.g. other letters of recommendation, announcement of other recognitions, news articles, etc.)
Contact

Amanda Coffman
Associate Director of Student & Alumni Engagement
College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences
Florida State University

acoffman@fsu.edu
(850) 645-8943

If you wish to submit your nomination via mail or fax, please contact Amanda Coffman.

Nominator Information

Please provide your contact information (the nominator). Self-nominations are not accepted.
Full Name*

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Address*

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Phone Number
E-mail*
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Nominee Information

Please enter contact information for the person you are nominating.
Full Name*

PrefixFirst NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Phone Number
E-mail*
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Statement of Nomination
In 150 words or less, describe why your nominee is the best choice for a Trailblazer Award. Please address the nomination criteria listed here in your response.
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Supporting Documentation

Any documentation further supporting the nominee’s accomplishments and qualifications for the award.
How to submit supporting documentation:
You can either upload documents here (below), or send them via email, fax or mail. (Please see contact information below)
Statement of Understanding

I understand that this nomination will not be complete until the curriculum vitae or resume is received by the College's Office of Development.
Nominee's CV or Resume*

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Letter of Recommendation*

Must be from someone other than the nominator.
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Other Supporting Documentation

e.g., other letters of recommendation, announcement of other recognitions, news articles, etc.
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Other supporting documentation (not required)

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CONTACT INFORMATION:

EMAIL: acoffman@foundation.fsu.edu

PHONE: (850) 228-3075

FAX: (850) 644-2725

You may submit the form electronically by clicking on the Submit Form button above. If you would like to submit this form by mail, you may print the form by clicking on the Print Form button below and mail it to the following address:

Florida State University Expanded College
Office of Development
c/o Amanda Coffman
1114 West Call Street
P.O. Box 3064450
Tallahassee, FL 32306-4450

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Trailblazer Award Nomination

Required materials

Contact

Nominator Information

Nominee Information

Statement of Nomination

Supporting Documentation