Information on Awards and Nominations

Board of Trustees Award for Excellence

The Clemson University Board of Trustees is proud to extend congratulations to each of the faculty and staff recipients of the Board's Award for Excellence. Their excellence has brought honor to us all.

Board of Trustees Staff Awards Nomination Form

The Thomas Green Clemson Award for Excellence

This award was established by the Office of the Provost in 1999 to honor outstanding faculty and staff who have made significant contributions to academic life at Clemson. Nominations are accepted throughout the year.

The Thomas Green Clemson Award for Excellence Nomination Form

The President's Commission on the Status of Women Outstanding Woman Award

The Commission annually honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to improve the status of women at Clemson University in several categories. These include: academic faculty, classified staff, graduate student, undergraduate student and distinguished contributor. Completed nomination packets should be sent to the Women's Commission, Box 19 — Second Floor, 603 Strode Tower, Clemson, SC 29634-5007.

The Frank A. Burtner Award for Excellence in Advising

This award is funded in honor of Dr. Burtner, who served Clemson University for many years as a professor and adviser to student organizations. Nomination forms and letters describing the contributions of the nominee to the development of students in leadership, devotion to duty and service to students should be forwarded to the Office of Student Development Services in room 707 of the University Union. The award includes a cash prize for the recipient.

Centennial Professorship Award (given every other year)

The Centennial Professorship is a rotating award bestowed by the Clemson University faculty upon an outstanding colleague. The Professorship is supported by an endowment jointly funded by the Clemson University faculty and their friends and a matching grant from the Commission on Higher Education.

Nominations are made by submit a curriculum vitae and supporting materials to the Faculty Senate President.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards for Excellence in Service

Three awards will be given, one in each of the following categories: Clemson University Student, Clemson University Employee (Faculty or Staff) and Clemson Community Member (Anderson, Oconee or Pickens Counties).

Persons being nominated for one of these awards should exhibit excellence in service in one or more of the following areas involved in actualizing the dreams of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.:

• Service to Clemson University or the surrounding community
• Commitment to Diversity & Community-Building
• Advancement of the African-American Community
• Civil Rights Advocacy
• Service Above and Beyond Direct Employment

The recipient of the Student award will receive a $250 cash stipend. The winners of the Clemson University Faculty/Staff award and the Clemson Community Member award will be given a grant in the amount of $250, which will be given to the campus or community organization of the recipient’s choice. Each recipient will also receive a personal plaque, and their name will be placed on a perpetual plaque that will be hung in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs.

Nominations are accepted in the fall. If you have questions or concerns please contact the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs 864-656-2161 or send an email to mlkawrd@clemson.edu.