The 2009 Robert
E. Bryan Public Service Award winners:
(From left to right) Christopher Belhorn,
Sharon Ritchie,
Dennis Orthner, Keith Amos, Sevannah
Gelesko (not pictured)
Robert E. Bryan Public Service Award
The Robert E. Bryan Public Service Award honors the memory and accomplishments of alumnus Robert E. Bryan (’26) of Newton Grove, NC, who worked his way through Carolina to become a successful businessman, entrepreneur and public servant. The Bryan Award recognizes individuals (students, faculty or staff) who, as representatives of UNC-Chapel Hill, have demonstrated outstanding engagement and service to the state of North Carolina by:
- Working in partnership with community members,
- Inspiring and involving others, and/or helping others to serve,
- Responding to a practical problem, issue or concern of the state, and
- Working to assure that the impact of their efforts in the community is lasting.
This award is for a particular effort or one-time event (rather than an overall record of service) carried out through the individual’s role(s) in the University rather than as a private citizen. Students, faculty and staff are eligible. Up to three awards are given annually. Each winner receives a framed certificate and a monetary award.
The 2010 nomination cycle will open in September of 2009. You are encouraged to nominate a deserving student, faculty or staff person for this prestigious award at that time.
Learn more about past Bryan Award recipients.
Learn more about writing a successful nomination.
The Carolina Center for Public Service strengthens the University's public service commitment by promoting scholarship and service that are responsive to the concerns of the state and contribute to the common good.
“A Community Engaged University” recognized by the
Carnegie Foundation