Eisenhower Distinguished Service Award

AWARD:
The Eisenhower Distinguished Service Award is the second highest award bestowed by People to People International. This award is a 10'' x 14'' parchment certificate with a printed golden dove of peace centered at the top.

CRITERIA:
The Eisenhower Distinguished Service Award may be presented to an individual or organization that has made a great contribution to humankind on a national or international level reflecting the Eisenhower People to People concept for more than three (3) years. No more than three (3) recipients of the Eisenhower Distinguished Service Award may be selected in any one (1) fiscal year (January through December).

NOMINATION:
Written nominations for the Eisenhower Distinguished Service Award may be submitted by any current dues paying member of People to People International. Nominations must include a description of how the nominee meets the criteria for this award, along with biographical information about the nominee.

SELECTION:
Nominees for the Eisenhower Distinguished Service Award must receive a two-thirds majority vote from the Board of Directors members present during the June meeting of the Board of Directors. No individual may receive more than one (1) such award. Failure to receive a two-thirds majority vote does not preclude the individual from being reconsidered at a future date. Nominations for the same individual may not be presented during two (2) consecutive years.

PRESENTATION:
The Eisenhower Distinguished Service Award is presented at the most appropriate time and place following the selection of the recipients. The presentation should reflect the dignity of the award. The Annual Board of Trustees Meeting or the Worldwide Conference are the customary affairs for the presentation. Another time and place may be selected if circumstances so dictate and are approved by the Board of Directors. The presentation should be made by the Chairperson of the Board of Directors, the Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, a corporate officer or other special dignitary.

ADMINISTRATION:
Written nominations for the Eisenhower Distinguished Service Award may be submitted at any time to the Awards Committee Chairperson in care of People to People International Headquarters. All written nominations must be received by April 1st. Nominations must include a maximum of two pages of biographical information.

Eisenhower Distinguished Service Award Recipient List
Click here for the Online Awards Nomination Form