Peter E. Haas Public Service Award


Mrs. Peter E. Haas established the Haas Public Service Award on her husband’s 80th birthday. A counterpart to the Elise and Walter A. Haas International Award, which recognizes distinguished Berkeley alums overseas, it honors those whose commitment to their community exemplifies the university’s mission to serve the public good.

Criteria

The Peter E. Haas Public Service Award recognizes a UC Berkeley alum who has made significant and impactful contributions to the betterment of society within the United States through volunteering. It includes four major categories — community/social service, healthcare, the environment, and education — and especially acknowledges grassroots activities that illustrate the broad impact one individual can have in inspiring creative social change across communities.

Award

The winner receives $30,000, an engraved medallion, and an additional $30,000 to be donated to a non-profit organization of their choice. The 2024 award will be presented at the commencement ceremony on campus on May 11, 2024. The recipient is asked to speak about the value of public service to Berkeley students and faculty.

Eligibility Requirements

Alums who attended the university for at least three quarters and who live in the United States are eligible for the Haas Public Service Award. A Berkeley degree is not required. Nominees should be nominated for volunteer work that is performed that is in addition to their livelihood or place of employment.

Learn more about Peter E. Haas

Nomination deadline extended: October 16, 2023

Nominate

Give examples of your nominee’s significant and impactful volunteer contributions to the betterment of society within the United States in any of these categories — community/social service, healthcare, the environment, or education. 500 words maximum.
Describe your nominee’s grassroots activities that illustrate the broad impact one individual can have in inspiring creative social change across communities. Note their leadership skills and accomplishments. Maximum word count 500.
Share a personal anecdote that gives some insight into your nominee’s character. What motivates the nominee to dedicate time to the cause they support? How do they inspire others?* Maximum word count 500.
Provide up to three supporting documents, such as the nominee’s résumé, letters of reference, or related articles (no more than six pages). Please upload all supporting documents as a single file in PDF, Word Doc, ODT, or RTF files accepted.

* required