Apparently my academic accomplishments in the Executive MBA program qualify me to apply for consideration for the Pacemaker Award from the University of Toledo. The award is presented to selected undergraduate and graduate students based on academic and non-academic achievements and contributions of the student spanning the College, University, and the community.

If I am lucky enough to get the award, I’ll be presented with a $300 award and I’ll be invited to a dinner sponsored by the university.

I only wish I had more community contributions and club/group memberships to put on my application. Unfortunately, I was too busy being a full time single parent to join + participate in a lot of extra things when I was an undergraduate. Getting my graduate degree while working full time and participating fully in my daughter’s life was sufficient to keep me busy for the past year and a half.

This recognition would look nice on the resume, but I’m not holding my breath.