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Policy: The Clemson Medallion
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Policy Title: Date of Approval: History: The Clemson Medallion was conceived in 1979 and approved by the Board of Trustees in 1980. The naming of the award honors the founder of Clemson University, Thomas Green Clemson, who did much to focus state and national attention on scientific education and the advancement of agriculture. The first Clemson Medallion was awarded on April 15, 1981. Purpose: The Clemson Medallion is bestowed in a most selective manner. It is among the highest honors, which may be conferred by Clemson University. The Clemson Medallion recognizes an individual who has extended a long and sustained commitment and significant service to Clemson University. Recipients of the Clemson Medallion will have earned the individual and collective respect and admiration of people throughout the University family. Award: The Clemson Medallion is a medal, which bears a head and shoulders portrait of Thomas Green Clemson taken from the A. Wolf Davidson sculpture. Around the portrait are the words: The Clemson Medallion. Engraved on the back of the Medallion are the words: Clemson University on Date awards this medallion to Name who through generous service to this institution exemplifies the dedication and commitment of its original benefactor, Thomas Green Clemson. Eligibility: The Clemson Medallion shall be bestowed only to living individuals who have long embodied the essence of the meaningful purpose of the award and who have repeatedly demonstrated the high moral character so symbolized with the award. This award is principally reserved for nominees who attended Clemson University and others who may have experienced a long, close, and meaningful relationship to Clemson University, which meets the requirements outlined under Purpose. Nomination: Any current or former student or member of the Clemson University community, or any friend of Clemson University may nominate someone to receive the Clemson Medallion. All nominations must be received in writing by October 1 of the year preceeding the year in which the award is intended to be bestowed. The Clemson Medallion nomination form must be used. The form may be obtained in the office of the Secretary of the Board of Trustees or in the Clemson Alumni Center. It may be accompanied by additional letters of support and/or any other brief materials, which might appropriately support the nomination. All nominations are to be sent to the Secretary of the Board of Trustees. All nominations are filed in the office of the Secretary of the Board of Trustees and are retained for a period of three years. If a candidate is not selected within three years of the date of the original nomination, the nomination will be disregarded and a new nomination will need to be submitted if the candidate is to receive further consideration. Timely requests for nominations will be publicized in all Clemson publications. Selection: Recipients of the Clemson Medallion will be selected by a Selection Committee composed of (1) the Chair of the Honors and Awards Committee of the Clemson Alumni Association; (2) the Chair of the Institutional Advancement Committee of the Board of Trustees; ( 3 ) the Chair of the Dean's Coordinating Council; ( 4 ) an Alumni Professor appointed by the President of the University and, (5) the Provost. Ex officio members with voice but no vote include the Secretary of the Board of Trustees and the Executive Director of the Clemson Alumni Association. The Committee is chaired by the Chairman of the Honors and Awards Committee of the Clemson Alumni Association. The Selection Committee will recommend candidates to the President of Clemson University who will review them with the Board of Trustees and select no more than two. Conferring: The Clemson Medallion may be conferred to no more than two individuals each year. The award however, is not required to be given each year. The award must be accepted in person. If the recipient cannot be present for the conferring of the award because of physical or health related impairment, the award may be presented in a manner deemed appropriate by the Selection Committee. The award is presented by the President of Clemson University in the presence of the Chairman of the Board of Trustees and President of the Clemson Alumni Association. Banquet: The Clemson Medallion is traditionally presented on or near the date observed as Founders Day, April 5. It is presented at an Awards Dinner, which is publicized and open to the public on a first come, first serve ticket basis. The Honors and Awards Committee of the Clemson Alumni Association serves as the ceremony and ticket sales committee. Notification: Each individual selected to receive the Clemson Medallion shall receive a letter of notification from the President of Clemson University by January 1 of the year in which the award is to be conferred. This is followed by January 15 with appropriate communication from the Clemson Alumni Association regarding logistical arrangements relative to the banquet and the conferring of the award. The Office of University Relations will announce by February 15 the individual selected to receive the award. All media releases, feature/profiles, banquet visuals, and information in campus publications will be handled by the Office of University Relations. Invitations and ticket procedures will be handled by the Clemson Alumni Association. Invitations will be sent to appropriate audiences and recipient guest lists by March 1. Display: Display of the Clemson Medallion and its recipients will be made public at the University Visitors Center. Amendments: Changes in the process outlined herein may be made at the discretion of the Institutional Advancement Committee of the Board of Trustees and approved by the Board of Trustees. NOMINATION FORM THE CLEMSON MEDALLION PERSONAL DATA Full Name of Nominee (Mr., Mrs., Miss)_______________________________________ Birthplace______________________________ Birthdate_________________________ Hometown___________________________________________ Residence Address___________________________ City______________ State_______ Business Address____________________________ City______________ State_______ Spouse's Name_____________________________ Hometown_____________________ Children (Names and Birth Dates) _____________________ ______________________ _____________________ ______________________ _____________________ ______________________ EDUCATION Degree(s) and year of graduation from (Name of ______________________________________________ Year(s) attended, if not a graduate________________________________________ Degree(s) from other colleges (with dates, if known)________________________________________ _____________________________________________ CIVIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND POSITIONS Describe specific significant contributions by nominee, benefiting the community, state or nation, through public service, civic activities, social service, and membership in professional, civic, social, and other community service organizations. _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ PRESENT OCCUPATION AND POSITION OF NOMINEE Beginning Date______________ Occupation___________________________________ Position_______________________________________ FORMER OCCUPATIONS AND POSITIONS Date_____________________ Position_______________________________________ Date_____________________ Position_______________________________________ Date_____________________ Position_______________________________________ Date_____________________ Position_______________________________________ MEMBERSHIP(S) IN PROFESSIONAL OR BUSINESS-RELATED ORGANIZATIONS _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ SPECIFIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN CHOSEN FIELD _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ ANY SINGLE OUTSTANDING ACCOMPLISHMENT (List the one you consider most significant to the spirit of the award.) _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ SERVICE TO CLEMSON UNIVERSITY _____________________________________________ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Submitted By__________________________________ Date______________________ Address______________________________City_____________ State_____Zip______ Telephone: Home_(___)__________________ Office_(___)_______________ |
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