Lyons Award Nominations Sought

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 2, 2015) — Every year, the William E. Lyons Award Committee presents the William E. Lyons Award for Outstanding Service to the University of Kentucky, the community, and the Commonwealth. The committee is now requesting nominations for this year's recipient. Submissions will be taken through March 20, 2015.

The award is named in honor of William E. Lyons, who served as a professor of political science and public administration, director of the Martin School of Public Policy and Administration, chair of the Department of Political Science, chair of the Lexington-Fayette County Merger Commission, a member of the Urban County Council, and a member or chair of other university and government committees.

Recipients receive an honorarium of $500 and a plaque.

Those wishing to nominate an individual for this award should submit a letter of nomination with information about the nominee's accomplishments, especially their contributions to UK, the surrounding community, and the Commonwealth as a whole.

Nominations must include the name, address, telephone number, and email address of the nominator. Additionally, it is suggested that nominators include a vita or resume for their selected nominee.

Nominations may be submitted via email to dee.king4@uky.edu or mailed to:

William E. Lyons Award Committee

423 Patterson Office Tower

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY 40506-00027