Who to list for Awards?

[Tcell 3]

For the awards section, can I list myself if I can verify the award if I have the letter? Or do I need someone else to verify an award? Thanks!

[Bambi 1,829]

Didn’t someone sign the Letter?

[MedicineLCS 356]

Don't put yourself down as a verifier UNLESS you have precleared it with the school and supplied some other form of documentation. As Bambi noted, the letter came from somewhere, have someone associated with that somewhere verify it, since a letter can easily mean nothing when everyone has computers and printers. 

[lurker-unlurked 13]

For university awards (e.g. entrance scholarships, merit scholarships): the school/program will/should designate someone in administration to verify. My program identified an administrative assistant that we could use as a verifier. If you program/school does not designate someone, try emailing the awards department at your university or your faculty office (if you come from a smaller program). These awards usually show up on your transcript and are easy to verify for admin.

For research awards: I won a few poster presentation awards and had trouble tracking down the conference organizers. In that case, I used the PI who I worked with on the project (who was also aware of the award).

For leadership/community awards: Contact the community organization to request a verifier.

Email well in-advance so you can confirm someone will be able to verify. I would strongly discourage against using yourself. 

[Tcell 3]

Thank you everyone! I really appreciate your help!!!