People who make a difference should be recognized. Here’s your chance to make that happen. Nominations for Clemson’s 2017 University Spring Awards are now being accepted. The awards, given annually, recognize faculty, staff, students, administrators and community members who demonstrate significant leadership and dedication to the university community. The deadline for all nominations is Wednesday, March 15, 2017, 11:59 p.m.
Click HERE to be directed to the University Spring Awards login page.
Non-student awards:
- Frank A. Burtner Award for Excellence in Advising: This award includes an annual cash prize for the advisor of students (academic or non-academic) or student organizations who excels in developing students in the area of leadership, devotion to duty and service. Advisors must be employed by Clemson University on a part-time or full-time basis.
- Algernon Sydney Sullivan Non-Student Award: Given in recognition of the recipient’s influence for good, excellence in maintaining high ideals of living, and service before self. Recipient should have an interest in or be associated with Clemson University and live within the State of South Carolina. Nominations are open to local and state community members as well as current Clemson faculty and staff.
Student awards:
- Norris Medal: Presented to the best all-around graduating senior at Clemson University (May 2017 or August/December 2016). The Norris Medal is considered the most prestigious award given to an undergraduate student. Minimum 3.000 cumulative GPA required.
- Matt Locke Award:Given to one student for outstanding leadership with regard to service and devotion to humankind and Clemson University. Minimum 2.500 cumulative GPA required.
- Frank A. Burtner Scholarship: Awarded to rising juniors and seniors at Clemson University who displays exemplary leadership qualities and an outstanding academic record. Scholarship awards vary and are contingent upon available funding and individual awardees financial aid eligibility.
- Algernon Sydney Sullivan Student Award: Presented to two seniors for outstanding service to Clemson University and the extended Clemson community. Minimum 2.500 cumulative GPA required.
Please direct questions or technical issues to Benardo J. Dargan at bdargan@clemson.edu or 656-9346.
