Nominations now being accepted for awards presented at Homecoming

Do you know a fellow alumnus or alumna who deserves to be honored?

Or perhaps, a faculty member or Tusculum community member whose efforts for the College are worthy of recognition?

Or do you know a former student athlete, coach, manager or someone else who works with the Pioneer athletic programs who should be recognized?

If so, let your voice be heard. Nominations are now being accepted for one of the alumni awards that are presented at Homecoming.  The deadline for submitting awards for 2015 is May 31.

A variety of awards are presented and include:

The Pioneer Award, which honors  an outstanding alumnus or alumna, in recognition of outstanding or meritorious achievement in his or her chosen field; for distinguished service to church, community, country and humanity, and for continuing and loyal service to Tusculum College.

The Frontier Award, an honor recognizing former students who have been graduated from the College at least five years, but no more than 15 years, for outstanding or meritorious advancement in his or her career and continuing and loyal service to the College.

National Living Faculty Award, which is presented to an outstanding member of the Tusculum faculty, who has made an outstanding contribution to the College’s academic program and shown a commitment to Tusculum students.

National Alumni Recognition Award, which recognizes an outstanding member of the Tusculum community who has demonstrated a strong commitment to students and the academic programs of the College.

The Sports Hall of Fame inducts Tusculum alumni, former coaches, managers, sports editors, team trainers and other individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the Pioneer athletic program. Former student-athletes are eligible for consideration five years after their playing career has ended. In the case of a non-athlete, the individual must have maintained a relationship with the College for at least five years.

The Sports Benefactor Award recognizes a friend of the College for his or her outstanding support of Tusculum athletics.

For more information about the awards or to download the nomination form, please visit the awards page.