Alumni and friends have until Sept. 15 to submit nominations for the annual Charles J. and Claire O. Ping Recent Graduate Awards and annual Distinguished Service Award. The awards are sponsored each year by the Alumni Association.

The Ping Award recognizes up to two alumni who have an active interest in Ohio University and are leaders in their communities. Nominees must have earned their degree within the past 15 years.

The Distinguished Service Award honors alumni who have made exceptional contributions of time, talent and creativity on behalf of alumni chapters, constituent societies, the Alumni Association, and OU's colleges and schools.

Nomination forms for both awards are available by writing Awards Programs, Ohio University Alumni Association, P.O. Box 428, Athens, Ohio 45701-0428; phone 614-593-4300 or fax 614-593-4310.

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