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Clemson Medallion

The Clemson Medallion is the highest honor conferred by Clemson University. This honor recognizes an individual who has demonstrated a long and sustained commitment and significant service to Clemson University.

The award is named in honor of the benefactor of Clemson University, Thomas Green Clemson, an advocate for scientific education and the advancement of agriculture.

Nominations are solicited in odd years, and recognition events are hosted in even years.

Four older gentlemen in black suits each wearing a medallion on an orange ribbon at a Gala.

Eligibility

The Clemson Medallion shall be bestowed only to living individuals. This award is reserved principally for nominees who graduated from Clemson University and others who have cultivated a meaningful relationship with Clemson University.

Selection Process

No later than November 30 of years ending with odd numbers, the Selection Committee will recommend to the Board Chair no more than two candidates they believe meet the high standards to receive the Clemson Medallion. As soon as possible thereafter, the Board Chair will review those candidates with the President of Clemson University and affirm the recommended candidate(s). Given the uniquely high privilege of the Clemson Medallion, it is understood that there may be years in which no recipient is selected. Further, the Board Chair is under no obligation to select any candidate as a recipient.

Previous Award Recipients

2022

Robert E. (Bobby) McCormick ‘72
Charles K. Watt ‘59

2020

Beverly (Ben) N. Skardon ‘38
Allen P. Wood ‘75

2016

James F. Barker ‘70
James E. Bostic, Jr. ‘69

2014

E. Smyth Mckissick III ‘79
Jerome (Jerry) V. Reel ‘00

2013

Thomas B. McTeer, Jr. ‘60
Joseph D. Swann ‘63

2009

George Bennett ‘55
Leon J. (Bill) Hendrix ‘63

2000

Lawrence M. Gressette, Jr. ‘54

1997

Frank S. Barnes, Jr. ‘42
Earle E. Morris ‘49

1994

Warren H. Owen ‘47
Taze L. Senn ‘39

1992

George J. Bishop III ‘52
Wilson C. Wearn ‘41

1991

Buck Mickel
R. Roy Pearce ‘41
Max Lennon

1990

William G. DesChamps, Jr. ‘38
Milton W. Holcombe ‘53

1989

Sherwood E. Liles, Jr. ‘27
Philip H. Prince ‘49

1988

George H. Aull ‘19
Louis P. Batson, Jr. ‘48

1987

Robert S. Campbell, Jr. ‘37
Paul W. McAlister ‘41

1986

C. Calhoun Lemon, Sr.
Charles R. Wood ‘43

1985

Robert R. Coker
James C. Self

1984

W. Wright Bryan ‘26
Walter T. Cox ‘39

1983

J. Wilson Newman ‘31
Robert C. Edwards ‘33

1982

Wofford B. Camp ‘16
Frank J. Howard

1981

Thomas M. Hunter ‘09
Frank J. Jervey ‘14
Senator J. Strom Thurmond ‘23