Alumni Relations

The Presidential Citation for Outstanding Achievement honors University of Delaware graduates of the last 20 years who exhibit great promise in their professional career and/or public service activities.

Deborah Brenner '88 authored Women of the Vine: Inside the World of Women Who Make, Taste and Enjoy Wine, and is the proprietor of Women of the Wine Cellars, a first-of-its-kind international wine brand.

Dr. William P. (Chip) Eveland, Jr. '91, '93M, a Professor of Communication and Political Science at Ohio State University, is an award-winning scholar.  A leader in field of cognitive processing of political communication, Dr. Eveland received the 2007 Association for Education in Journalism & Mass Communication Krieghbaum Under 40-Award, which honors scholars who have shown outstanding achievement in teaching, research and public service.

Dr. Traci Hill Hulse '91 is a veterinarian at the Durango Equine Veterinary Clinic with an expertise in equine performance dentistry.  Dr. Hill Hulse was recognized as the state's Young Veterinarian of the Year in 2000. She also has served on the board of directors of the Arizona Veterinary Medical Association and the Arizona Veterinary Academy where she was also the Chairman.

Colonel Salman Nodjomian '88 is the Chief, Programs Division, Office of the Civil Engineer, Deputy Chief of Staff/Logistics, Installation and Mission Support for the United States Air Force. In this position, Colonel Nodjomian is responsible for the worldwide management and administration of the Air Force's Military Construction, Military Family Housing, high value O&M and other capital investment programs valued in excess of $1.5 billion annually.

Dr. Bruce C. Robertson '99PhD is the managing director of H.I.G. Ventures, a venture capital fund invested in four life science companies of which he serves on board of directors of all four. From leading biotech companies to directing venture capital funds, Robertson has quickly established himself as a leader in identifying investment opportunities in the life sciences.

Dr. Wayne Westerman '99PhD developed the revolutionary computer interface technology based on human touch seen in Apple's iPhone and Westerman is currently a senior engineer at Apple Inc. The touch screen project started as Dr. Westerman's doctoral thesis, and the technology was at the heart of the foundation of Fingerworks, a company Westerman started in 1998 with John Elias, UD professor of electrical and computer engineering.

Nomination forms may be downloaded on the right column or by contacting the Office of Alumni Relations via e-mail or by phone at (302) 831-2341.

University of Delaware graduates within the last 20 years are eligible for consideration.

Nominees should be making significant contributions as demonstrated through tangible results, innovations, promotions, and company or community recognition.

Current resume, curriculum vitae, and newspaper and magazine clippings about the nominee should be included with the nomination form.

The 2008 Presidential Citation for Outstanding Achievement recipients will be honored during Homecoming weekend scheduled for October 17-19, 2008.

Current University of Delaware employees are not eligible for consideration.