Leadership awards provide an opportunity to recognize and reward deserving students as well as encourage continued leadership activity. The Center for Student Involvement facilitates the process of nominating and granting students the Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges award as well as various University awards. University administrators, faculty, and staff are contacted and encouraged to nominate deserving students for all of these awards. Students are also directly encouraged to apply for the awards. Applications and Nominations will close on March 21, 2008. We invite you to read more detailed descriptions of each below. If you have questions please call 864.656.1221.
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Undergraduate Student Awards
Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges/Order of the Blue Ridge: Who’s Who is a national recognition that annually honors the nation’s most noteworthy students of higher learning for their scholastic and community achievements. Clemson University recipients are also inducted into the Order of the Blue Ridge to recognize their unique contributions to our university community.
Norris Medal: Given to the best all-around graduating senior student. The Norris Medal is considered the most prestigious award given to an undergraduate. Award is given during spring commencement ceremony.
Algernon Sydney Sullivan Student Award: Presented to senior students (one male and one female) for service to campus and community. Awards are given during spring commencement ceremony.
Frank A. Burtner Scholarship: Given to a student (rising junior or senior) who displays exemplary leadership qualities and has an outstanding academic record.
Matt Locke Award: Awarded to one student for outstanding leadership with regard to service and devotion to mankind and Clemson University. Award is announced at the Undergraduate Student Government spring banquet.
Nick Lomax Rising Star Award: Awarded to a freshman or sophomore student who exhibits promise of leadership, sets an example for other students, and motivates peers to make a positive impact on the Clemson community through service, programs, and organizational or community involvement.
Miranda White Diversity and Collaboration Award: Awarded to a student who is involved in diverse activities and organizations, supports the Clemson ideal of collaboration, and demonstrates commitment to and appreciation for diversity.
Butch Trent Community Service Award: Awarded to a student who exhibits a strong interest and passion for community service and volunteer work through involvement and encourages others to participate in community service efforts.
Susan Delony Student Academic Achievement Award: Awarded to a junior or senior who maintains high scholarly achievement, an excellent academic record, and commitment to field of study through presentation, research, or participation.
Phil Prince Student Personal Development Award: Awarded to a junior of senior who has shown remarkable advancements in personal development and promise of continued growth through community and civic involvement.
Student Affairs Advisory Board Ambassador Award: Awarded to a junior or senior who demonstrates a record of leadership and service to Clemson University and represents the University with integrity, loyalty, spirit, and a thorough knowledge of Clemson’s past and present
Graduate Student Awards
R.C. Edwards Outstanding Graduate Assistant Award (Research/Teaching): Awarded to a Graduate Assistant who goes above and beyond expected duties, who shows a high level of support to the mission, vision, goals, and objectives of his or her department, and who maintains high scholarly achievement exhibited by excellent academic record and commitment to field of study.
Almeda Jacks Outstanding Graduate Assistant Award (Administrative): Awarded to a Graduate Assistant who goes above and beyond expected duties, who shows a high level of support to the mission, vision, goals, and objectives of his or her department, and shows dedication to work with Clemson University administrators, faculty, and staff to achieve collaborative goals.
Walter T. Cox Graduate Student Achievement Award: Awarded to a graduate student dedicated to their field of study and one who shows ongoing excellence as a contributing member of the Clemson University community through leadership experiences and models the holistic academic experience.
Non-Student Awards
Frank A. Burtner Advising Award: This award includes an annual cash prize for the advisor of students or student organizations who excels in developing students in the areas of leadership, devotion to duty, and service. Recipient is announced at the general faculty and staff meeting in May.
Algernon Sydney Sullivan Non-Student Award: Recipient should have an interest in or be associated with Clemson University and live within the state of South Carolina. This award will be presented when the selection committee brings a qualified and approved candidate forward. Award is bestowed during spring commencement ceremony.
