A Call for Nominations

The Ethics Program invites nominations for the 2010 Praxis Award in Professional Ethics. To highlight and celebrate the work of professionals and academics in the field of professional ethics, the Ethics Program of Villanova University’s College of Liberal Arts & Sciences recognizes the work of such a person by awarding him or her with the Praxis Award. The 2009 recipient, Amy Domini, of Domini Social Investments, will be honored on March 31, 2009, at 5 PM in the Villanova Room. All are invited to attend. For more information on Ms. Domini please visit our website: www.villanova.edu/artsci/ethics/praxisaward/winner.htm.

We call for the nominations of individuals who meet any of the criteria outlined below. To be considered, a nominee need not fulfill all of the criteria listed. Recognizing excellence in one or more of these areas, however, is the objective of the award.

 The deadline for nominations is April 17, 2009.

Criteria

A nominee should demonstrate evidence of excellence by

1. Embodying the ethical ideals of a particular profession
2. Connecting work in a profession to a broader understanding of the common good
3. Promoting ethical integrity in a professional field
4. Conducting research in the field of professional ethics
5. Influencing the field of professional ethics in a positive manner through writing, teaching, consulting, and/or professional leadership

With your nomination, please provide the committee with the following:

1. An explanation of the appropriateness of this nomination
2. A biography of the nominee
3. Contact information for the nominee

The person nominating may be asked to meet with the selection committee to discuss his or her nominee.