Office of the President
The University of Montana
Office of the President
The University of Montana
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Tom Boone Town and Gown Award |
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The $1,500 Tom Boone Town and Gown Award was established to recognize faculty members who foster a deeper understanding between the University and Missoula. The award honors Missoula attorney and longtime University friend Thomas H. Boone. In 1978, Boone and five other local businessmen assisted President Richard Bowers in founding the Excellence Fund Missoula Business Drive to establish better relations. The drive continues to serve that goal and raises more than $200,000 for the University each year. |
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Who is eligible: The award will recognize the faculty member who most demonstrates community involvement and exemplifies a good relationship between campus and community. |
| Who may nominate: UM faculty. |
| Nomination requirements: -completed nomination form. -a brief resume (less than two pages) |
| Send nominations and documentation to: Krista Frederikson UM Foundation Brantly Hall |
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Deadline: Friday, 26 February 2010 |
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All awards will be presented at the: The recipient of the Tom Boone Town and Gown Award also will be recognized during next fall's Missoula Business Drive Kickoff. |
2008-2009 Winner
Richard Drake
Professor and Chair, Department of History
Previous recipients include James Lopach, James Laskin, Rick Van Den Pol, Dan Doyle, and Tom Roy.
Chairperson will have award recipient's name to the Office of the President no later than 24 March.
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