The deadline to nominate someone for the 2003-2004 San Antonio College Outstanding Former Student Award has been extended to Friday, Nov. 21 at 5 p.m. Chief of Police Albert Ortiz and Norma Rodriguez, former San Antonio City Clerk, received the award for 2002-2003.

The award was originally presented to the late U.S. Congressman Henry B. Gonzalez and has since been awarded to people from a variety of fields who have made outstanding contributions in their professions and through community service. Some recipients have included physician Martin Basaldua, archaeologist Lisa Brown, educator James R. Vasquez, singer Patsy Torres, and psychiatrist Robert L. Jimenez.

Nominations should include the nominee's name, social security number (if known), occupation, current address, dates of attendance (semesters and years), and accomplishments, which should ideally include a current resume and possibly supporting materials such as clippings and letters of recommendation. Also, the person making the nomination should include his or her own name, phone number and address.

Please fax (210-733-2146) or mail your nomination to: San Antonio College, Public Relations Office, FAC 313, 1300 San Pedro Ave., San Antonio, TX 78212, to be received in the office no later than Nov. 21 at 5 p.m.

For more information, call 733-2147.