Top Dogs sought

The Fresno State Alumni Association of California State University, Fresno is seeking nominations for the 2004 Top Dog Alumni Awards to be presented this fall to alumni and friends of the university. Nominations are due Feb. 6.

Awards that will be given include:

The Distinguished Alumni Award , the highest honor given to an alumnus/alumna of the university. It is based on scholarship, leadership and service to the university, the Valley and the state. Past recipients include Steven Nagel, NASA Astronaut; Bill Jones, former California Secretary of State; and Joy Covey, former Chief Strategy Officer, Amazon.com.

The Outstanding Alumni Awards , which recognize Fresno State alumni from each of the University's eight schools and colleges of academic discipline, plus the Division of Student Affairs and the athletics department. These 10 alumni are honored for outstanding accomplishments in their fields and for the example of exceptional achievement they set for current students. Past recipients include Paul O'Neill, former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury; Roy Christopher, Emmy Award winning set-designer; Rick Husband, commander, Space Shuttle Columbia; and Laura Berg, U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist .

The Arthur Safstrom Service Award , is presented to an alumnus/alumna or friend of Fresno State who has given outstanding service to the Alumni Association or the university. Past recipients include Muriel and Earl Smittcamp, Robert Duncan, Pat and Vinci Ricchiuti and Sister Ruth Marie Nickerson.

Nominations are welcomed from alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends of the university. Nomination forms and guidelines can be obtained by calling Leticia Reyna, assistant director of Alumni Programs, at 8-2586.

Recipients will be honored at the Fresno State Alumni Association's Top Dog Alumni Awards Gala to be held in the fall.