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| Nora C. Chaffin Award |
| This award was established in 1956 by the Women’s Student Government Association in appreciation of the former Dean of Women’s twenty years of service to Vanderbilt women students. A $2,000 award is given to a junior who “has displayed service to the University in the areas of student government, religious, literary, and scholastic activities and in the arts.” Please visit here to complete the scholarship form. Questions regarding the award may be directed to Courtney.N.Salters@vanderbilt.edu. |
| 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 Cynthia.R.Young@vanderbilt.edu . |
| Rob Roy Purdy Award |
| Established in 1979 to honor the Senior Vice-Chancellor Emeritus, an engraved cup is presented annually to anupper-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. Nomination must be completed by a nominator within the Office of the Dean of Students. Questions regarding the nomination may be directed to f.clark.williams@Vanderbilt.Edu |
| Robert Peter Pratt Memorial Award |
| The Robert Peter Pratt Memorial Award was established at Vanderbilt University in 1991 to honor Robert Peter Pratt (1954-1991), associate director of Undergraduate Admissions and long time leader in promoting diversity within the student population. A $500 check is presented to the Chancellor’s Scholar of junior or senior standing whose accomplishments best exemplify Robert Peter Pratt’s commitment to diversity and unity, leadership and cooperation, warmth and openness, and unselfish service to others. Questions regarding the award may be directed to Lyn.Fulton-John@vanderbilt.edu . |
| William Aaron Pathfinder Award (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 amanda.taylor@vanderbilt.edu. |