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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.
Nomination Needed Awards:
(Students - Please ask faculty, staff or another student to nominate you if you feel you are deserving of a specific award)
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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Joel Carl Lichter Memorial Award
The Joel Carl Lichter Memorial Award was established by Vanderbilt Professor Barry D. Lichter and his wife, Elizabeth, to honor the life of their son who graduated magna cum laude in 1981. The award is presented annually to a graduating senior who contributes by example to the promotion of outdoor education at Vanderbilt. Each recipient receives a cash prize and a copy of Professor Lichter's book, His Father's Teacher.
Questions regarding the award may be directed to: linda.s.rosenkranz@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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Rob Roy Purdy Award
Established in 1979 to honor the Senior Vice-Chancellor Emeritus,
an engraved cup is presented annually to an upper-class student
selected by the Dean of Students staff for demonstrating through
leadership the qualities of humaneness, dedication, loyalty,
and unselfish service to Vanderbilt University exemplified by
Rob Roy Purdy. Application must be completed by a nominator within the Office of the Dean of Students.
Questions regarding the award may be directed to: sandy.stahl@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
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William Aaron Pathfinder Awards For Outstanding
Community Service
(2 awarded)
This award acknowledges juniors or seniors whose uncommon
community service efforts and leadership skills demonstrate
vision, creativity, and innovation. Named in recognition of
William Aaron (Class of '89), whose own
pathfinding lead to the creation of the Office of Volunteer
Activities--now the Office of Active Citizenship and Service--this
award also celebrates Vanderbilt University's extraordinary
history of service to the community. The recipients will each receive a $250 honorarium.
Questions regarding the award may be directed to: shaiya.baer@vanderbilt.edu
