Nominations are open now through May 3 for the Seitz Award, celebrating outstanding first- or second- year students at the University of Delaware. Coordinated through the Division of Student Life by the Office of the Dean of Students, this annual award recognizes a first-year or second-year student who embodies the student-created “We Are Blue Hens” values statement.

The fund for the George and Margaret Collins Seitz Award was established in 1954 at UD by Margaret Seitz to honor the memory of her mother and father. This annual recognition, which includes a $1,500 award, is presented each spring to a first-year or second-year student who exemplifies outstanding character by demonstrating and encouraging in others the We Are Blue Hen values of respect, openness, innovation, engagement, and mentorship.