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Please, click on the name of the award to view the application. If you have questions about this website please contact kendra.l.warden@vanderbilt.edu.
Freshmen Eligible Awards:
Glenn And Elizabeth Bogitsh Award
Established in 1989 in memory of Glenn Carlisle (B.S. '77) and
Elizabeth Norris Bogitsh (B.S. '82), this award recognizes high
standards in physical fitness, participation in recreational
sports, and sportsmanship. It is awarded each year to a Vanderbilt undergraduate or graduate student who demonstrates a strong commitment to campus
recreational programs and by example and leadership has inspired
participation and sportsmanlike conduct in these activities.
A trophy is presented to the recipient and his/her name is engraved
on a plaque in the Student Recreation Center.
Questions regarding the award may be directed to: sarah.k.sjoberg@vanderbilt.edu
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McGill Awards
Awards presented through the generosity of the McGill family
in honor of Dr. John T. and Lizzie Allen McGill, who provided
students with an atmosphere of hospitality and guidance through
their years at Vanderbilt. Descriptions of the awards are as
follows:
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The John T. & Lizzie Allen
McGill Freshman Awards
(2 awarded)
Established in 1994, this award is given "for the academically
accomplished freshman student of gentle bearing who has shown
kindness and respect for all others and who has established
qualities of leadership." The award is based on academic
accomplishment, strong character and demonstrated leadership
ability.
The
freshmen recipients receive a
$1000.00 check.
Questions regarding the award may be directed to:
angela.s.wilkes@vanderbilt.edu
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Muliebrity Prize
This award was established in 1996 in honor of the student newspaper, Muliebrity, which was published in 1992-93. The Muliebrity Prize, a $250 check and certificate, honors an undergraduate student who demonstrates leadership in activities that contribute to the achievements, interests and goals of women and girls, or that promote equity. Self-nominations are encouraged, as well as nominations by faculty, staff, advisors, friends and peers. The nomination process includes completion of a nominator form, nominee form, nominee résumé and letter of recommendation. To access the nomination packet in a word document, please click the appropriate link above. To access the forms for online completion, please follow the links:
NOMINATOR FORM
NOMINEE FORM
Email questions to: stacy.nunnally@vanderbilt.edu
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Ripple In The Pond Award
In April 2001, the actions of two friends saved the life of
Meredith Strong ('03) who had contracted a severe case of Bacterial
Meningitis. This award honors those women who enhanced the character
of their community by reaching out to help another in need.
This $500 award is available to any Vanderbilt undergraduate
student or group of students whose act or acts create connections,
or "ripples" which acknowledge our humanity, and thereby
advance our community, one-to-one, group-to-group.
Questions regarding the award may be directed to: tanner.marcantel@vanderbilt.edu
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Thomas M. Weser Award
This award was established in 1989 in memory of Thomas M. Weser,
a German exchange student who was killed while attending Vanderbilt.
Each year, the Weser Award recognizes an international student who has demonstrated an unusually strong commitment to intellectual
life, cross-cultural appreciation, and personal integrity. The
recipient is presented with an engraved cup and $250.
Questions regarding the award may be directed to: marci.l.angevine@vanderbilt.edu
