2025 Grand View Robert L. Mahaffey Community Service Award Nomination

Background of Award

Grand View Athletics is proud to participate in the NAIA’s Champions of Character program which aims at developing their Core Values of integrity, respect, responsibility, sportsmanship, and servant leadership. In 2017, an alumni award was developed to recognize former student-athletes who have continued to live by the Champions of Character five core values beyond their time at Grand View.

The Robert L. Mahaffey Community Service Award is presented to past Grand View Viking student-athletes who have made significant contributions to their community through a lifetime of volunteerism, talents, and dedication. The honoree selected should serve as a role model for compassion and service, and strive to make the world a better place. The honoree should have a passion for helping others in their community.

The award's namesake, Bob Mahaffey '58, played basketball and baseball at Grand View and since went on to dedicate much of his life to giving back. Bob held leadership positions with the East Des Moines Chamber, East High School Alumni Foundation, Ward 2 Des Moines City Councilman and served as a loyal member of the Grand View Board of Trustees.

The nomination period is open until June 30, 2025. All nominations will be reviewed in July, and the award recipient will be notified by July 31.

The Robert L. Mahaffey Service Community Award will be presented during Homecoming week at Grand View's Hall of Fame celebration on September 27, 2025.

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* 1. Nominee Information (items with * are required)

First and Last Name (Maiden)*: *

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* 3. Current position and employer.

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* 4. How do you know this person?

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* 5. Describe the nominee's community involvement including service and volunteering.

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* 6. Describe the nominee's success and influence on their profession.

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* 7. Share any publications, certifications, additional degrees, honors or awards the nominee holds.

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* 8. How has this nominee served other or served as a role model for compassion and service in a way that makes the world a better place?

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* 9. Optional - Upload any additional information that you believe will assist the Alumni Awards selection committee in the review of this application.

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* 10. Nominator Information (items with * require a description)

First and Last Name*: *

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* 1. Nominee Information (items with * are required)

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* 3. Current position and employer.

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* 4. How do you know this person?

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* 5. Describe the nominee's community involvement including service and volunteering.

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* 6. Describe the nominee's success and influence on their profession.

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* 7. Share any publications, certifications, additional degrees, honors or awards the nominee holds.

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* 8. How has this nominee served other or served as a role model for compassion and service in a way that makes the world a better place?

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* 9. Optional - Upload any additional information that you believe will assist the Alumni Awards selection committee in the review of this application.

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