In 2001, the Allegheny Valley School District established an Alumni Hall of Fame to "recognize, celebrate, and honor those alumni who have distinguished themselves through public service, academic achievement, and professional contributions, which serve to enhance the prestige and excellence" of the School District.

Criteria

Nominees for the Alumni Hall of Fame must meet the following criteria:
1. Have attended school in the Allegheny Valley School District
2. Be able to be identified as an outstanding member of his/her profession
3. Be an exemplary model for others
4. Have provided a meaningful contribution to the service of others
5. Continue to emphasize self-improvement and life-long learning

In addition:
- A period of 10 years beyond his/her graduation year must have elapsed in order for a nominee to be considered for entry into the Alumni Hall of Fame.
- The nominee may be living or deceased.

Miscellaneous
- A person attending school in the area prior to the formation of the school district may be included as an alumnus if he/she attended school within the boundaries of the current Allegheny Valley School District.
- No more than 7 nominees may be selected for the Alumni Hall of Fame in any given year.
- If a part of the nomination form is not included or answered, the nominee will not be considered for the Hall of Fame.

Nomination Forms

Nomination forms (Printable Version or Online Form) become available in August for the following year's Hall of Fame class. These forms can be returned to the business office by a pre-determined date. A panel of five individuals judge the nomination forms. The selection process begins in late January and inductees are notified by April. A recognition ceremony is held in May to congratulate and induct those alumni who were chosen for the Alumni Hall of Fame.

Completed nomination forms must be postmarked by January 15, 2013 and sent to the following address:

Allegheny Valley School District Hall of Fame
Attn: Ms. Jan Zastawniak
300 Pearl Avenue
Cheswick, PA  15024

For questions, please contact Jan Zastawniak, Public Relations Director, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 724/274-5300.