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Know outstanding faculty, staff and students? Nominate them for Clemson’s annual spring awards

It is again time to nominate outstanding and deserving students, faculty, staff and community members for the following university awards.

NON-STUDENT AWARDS

  • Frank A. Burtner Advising Award: This award includes an annual cash prize for the adviser of students or student organizations who excels in developing students in the area of leadership, devotion to duty and service.
    • Click here to nominate a faculty or staff member for Frank A. Burtner Advising Award. Nominations are due by Friday, March 8.

  • 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.
    • Click here to nominate someone for the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Non-Student Award. The form should be returned along with a nomination letter addressed to Dr. Gail A. DiSabatino, vice president for student affairs, who serves as chair for the selection committee. Letters should be no more than three pages in length and must provide evidence of the nominee’s selfless commitment to meritorious service. Nominations are due by Friday, March 8.

STUDENT AWARDS

  • Norris Medal: Given to the best all-around graduating senior student (who graduated in August or December 2012 or will graduate in May 2013). The Norris Medal is considered the most prestigious award given to an undergraduate.
  • Matt Locke Award: Awarded to one student for outstanding leadership with regard to service and devotion to mankind and Clemson University.
  • Frank A. Burtner Scholarship: Given to a student (rising junior or senior) who displays exemplary leadership qualities and has an outstanding academic record.
  • Algernon Sydney Sullivan Student Award: Presented to senior students (one male and one female) for service to campus and community.


Click here to nominate a student for the above award(s). Nominated students will be invited to complete an online application. Students may also directly apply for awards. The submission deadline is Friday, March 8.

For questions, call 864-656-1400.