The Peter E. Haas Public Service Award
Celebrating Public Service at Berkeley
The Peter E. Haas Public Service Award was established by Mrs. Peter E. Haas on the occasion of her husband’s 80th birthday. Its purpose is to recognize an alumnus of the University of California, Berkeley who has made a significant voluntary public contribution to the betterment of society, particularly at the community level, within the boundaries of the United States of America. One of the most prestigious honors conferred by the Berkeley campus, this award is a counterpart to the Elise and Walter A. Haas International Award, which recognizes work by distinguished Berkeley alumni overseas.
The Haas Public Service Award acknowledges outstanding voluntary contributions in four major areas — community service (including social service), health care, the environment, and education. Special consideration is given to activity at the grassroots level, as it best illustrates the broad impact that a single individual can have by inspiring creative social change across communities.
The Haas Public Service Award winner receives a cash prize of $20,000, an engraved medallion, and an additional prize of $20,000 to be donated to a charity of the winner’s choice. The presentation will be made on the Berkeley campus. During the campus visit, the recipient will be asked to meet with UC Berkeley students and faculty to discuss public service.
All UC Berkeley alumni (defined as having attended the campus for a minimum of two semesters or three quarters) who reside in the United States are eligible for nomination for the Haas Public Service Award. Nominations should outline the voluntary contributions made by the nominee to his or her community in one of the four fields listed above. Particular attention should be given to public service work at the grassroots level. Supporting letters of endorsement are required, and a list of at least three references should be submitted with the nomination letter and form. Nomination packets should be submitted by February 12, 2015.
